How far is Henderson, KY from Alexandria, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Alexandria, KY is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Green Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
748 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
3020 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona
1682 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Turn left onto School Road
2475 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Continue on Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Turn right onto Maverick Road
121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road
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Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road
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Turn left onto Visalia Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road
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Turn left onto Decoursey Pike
2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Licking Pike
2673 ft · 53 sec · Licking Pike
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
11 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Alexandria.
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 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 112.6 miles from Henderson and 112.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Alexandria, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis
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 Saint Dennis.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 189.95 mi (305.7 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alexandria
City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,807 |
| Coordinates | 38.9595100, -84.3879900 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-84.38799, 38.95951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
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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