How far is Henderson, KY from Dayton, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Dayton, KY is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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 23m.
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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 Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Dayton.
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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 left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
2753 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1507 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Bellevue
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Dave Cowens Drive
1369 ft · 39 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Dayton.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Dayton?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 114.4 miles from Henderson and 114.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Dayton, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
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 Dayton. Straight-line distance: 190.28 mi (306.23 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 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-84.47272, 39.11284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
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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