How far is Henderson, KY from Hillview, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Hillview, KY is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Hillview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Hillview.
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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 right
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto John Harper Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway
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Turn left onto Morning Side Drive
1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive
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Turn left onto Summers Drive
950 ft · 44 sec · Summers Drive
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Turn right onto South Steedland Drive
2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Beechland Road
114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Hillview.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Hillview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Hillview?
The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Henderson and 72.1 miles from Hillview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Hillview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Hillview.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 105.01 mi (168.99 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 Hillview
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,192 |
| Coordinates | 38.0697900, -85.6855100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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