How far is Henderson, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grayson 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 Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Lebanon.
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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
1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville
2027 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1772 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue straight
840 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bardstown Road
47 m · 3 sec · Bardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bardstown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Western Bypass
14 m · 1 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Henderson and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 86.4 miles from Henderson and 86.6 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Lebanon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Henderson and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.74 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 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
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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