How far is Henderson, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Lexington, KY is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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 03h 15m.
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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 Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Lexington.
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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
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Lexington?
The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Henderson and 105.1 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 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 $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Lexington, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 169.98 mi (273.55 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 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
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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