How far is Flatwoods, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Flatwoods, KY to Henderson, KY is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.67 mi
04h 49m
Flight
268.84 mi
432.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.84 mi
Kilometers
432.66 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.67 mi
Kilometers
511.24 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatwoods
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatwoods
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Flatwoods
158.6 mi
02h 24m
To Henderson
159.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flatwoods and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Lane

    7 m · 8 sec · Powell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellefonte Road

    1500 ft · 35 sec · Bellefonte Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Argillite Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Argillite Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    792 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatwoods and Henderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
176 mi · 55%
Industrial Parkway
107 mi · 34%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 2%
Argillite Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Greenbo Boulevard
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
268.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
02h 24m from Flatwoods
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flatwoods and Mostly Clear near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flatwoods to Henderson?

The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Flatwoods and 159.1 miles from Henderson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flatwoods and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Flatwoods and Mostly Clear near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelbyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbyville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatwoods and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 268.84 mi (432.66 km).

Flatwoods

#1 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Powell Lane (-82.717141, 38.522553)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.43 L · about $42.27
Round trip
$84.55
22.42 gal · 84.86 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.27 $84.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.68 $95.35
Premium $4.65 $52.17 $104.34
Diesel $5.30 $59.46 $118.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Flatwoods, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Flatwoods is 00:07:44, although it is 23:07:44 in Henderson.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.