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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.46 mi
04h 26m
Flight
189.95 mi
305.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.95 mi
Kilometers
305.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.46 mi
Kilometers
362.85 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-16T05:50
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:00 PM CDT
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 Henderson
112.6 mi
02h 13m
To Alexandria
112.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Green Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

    748 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville

    2451 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    3020 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

    1682 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto School Road

    2475 ft · 1 min · School Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike

  33. 33

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Licking Pike

    2673 ft · 53 sec · Licking Pike

  35. 35

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 41%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 30%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 9%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 6%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 3%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
02h 13m from Henderson
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Henderson and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 189.95 mi (305.7 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,807
Coordinates38.9595100, -84.3879900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Alexandria (-84.38799, 38.95951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.12 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.03
15.92 gal · 60.24 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Alexandria, KY. The current time in Henderson is 05:50:04, although it is 06:50:04 in Alexandria.

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.