How far is Henderson, KY from Elsmere, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Elsmere, KY is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Elsmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Elsmere.
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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
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
1817 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
74 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Garvey Avenue
134 m · 19 sec · Garvey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garvey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Elsmere.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Elsmere?
The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 108.1 miles from Henderson and 108.4 miles from Elsmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Elsmere, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsmere.
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 Elsmere. Straight-line distance: 180.87 mi (291.09 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 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 8,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.0125600, -84.6046700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsmere (-84.60467, 39.01256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
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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