How far is Henderson, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
163.05 mi
03h 01m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.05 mi
Kilometers
262.41 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-17T03:37
Arrive Campbellsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
10:56 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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Henderson
81.5 mi
01h 30m
To Campbellsville
81.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street

    534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville

    2027 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    2273 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
60.4 mi · 37%
I 165 South
29.2 mi · 18%
Owensboro
23.9 mi · 15%
Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 8%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

60.4 mi · 01h 05m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 30m from Henderson
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Henderson and 81.6 miles from Campbellsville.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.51 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

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

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Campbellsville, KY. The current time in Henderson is 03:37:38, although it is 04:37:38 in Campbellsville.

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.