How far is Henderson, KY from Corbin, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Corbin, KY is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
254.7 mi
04h 50m
Flight
201.31 mi
323.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.31 mi
Kilometers
323.97 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.7 mi
Kilometers
409.9 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corbin
Mon, Apr 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Mon, Apr 13, 4:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-12T18:38
Arrive Corbin
Sun, Apr 12, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
7:18 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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Henderson
127.3 mi
02h 25m
To Corbin
127.4 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Dixie Highway

    1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Skinier Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Laurel Avenue

    1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 51 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 34%
I 165 South
63 mi · 25%
Owensboro
23.9 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 7%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 5%
Wendell Ford Expressway
6.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
02h 25m from Henderson
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Henderson and Mostly Clear near Corbin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Henderson and 127.4 miles from Corbin.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 201.31 mi (323.97 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

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

#2 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.02 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.04 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Corbin, KY. The current time in Henderson is 18:38:55, although it is 19:38:55 in Corbin.

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.