How far is Florence, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Henderson, KY is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
215.09 mi
03h 16m
Flight
179.4 mi
288.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.4 mi
Kilometers
288.72 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.09 mi
Kilometers
346.16 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Fri, May 29, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, May 30, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-29T20:17
Arrive Henderson
Fri, May 29, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Saint Dennis
KY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Florence
107.4 mi
01h 38m
To Henderson
107.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1288 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    2100 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 43%
I 71 South
74.7 mi · 35%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
179.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
01h 38m from Florence
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Florence and 107.7 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Dennis, 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 Saint Dennis.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 179.4 mi (288.72 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
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: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.73 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.46 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.62 $57.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.65 $35.32 $70.65
Diesel $5.30 $40.26 $80.51

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Florence is 20:17:41, although it is 19:17:41 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.