How far is Franklin, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, KY to Henderson, KY is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Henderson.
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Start on North Water Street
30 m · 6 sec · North Water Street
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
91 m · 10 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Nashville Road
9 mi · 14 min · Nashville Road
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Turn left onto I 165 North: Owensboro
1320 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
66.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson
2374 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
897 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Green Street
1360 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Henderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 165 North
Merge slight left
66.1 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Henderson?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Franklin and 58.8 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver Dam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 94.99 mi (152.87 km).
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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