How far is Henderson, KY from Lyndon, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Lyndon, KY is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.12 mi
02h 43m
Flight
112.02 mi
180.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.02 mi
Kilometers
180.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.12 mi
Kilometers
222.28 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lewisport
KY

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Henderson
69 mi
01h 21m
To Lyndon
69.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Lyndon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Lyndon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Green Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

    748 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville

    2451 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1035 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1447: Westport Road

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 1447 East: Westport Road

    96 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Westport Road

    3054 ft · 1 min · Westport Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Herr Lane

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Herr Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Lyndon Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Roland Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Lyndon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 72%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 15%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 4%
I 71 North
5.57 mi · 4%
South Green Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Henry Watterson Expressway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 21m from Henderson
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Lyndon?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Henderson and 69.2 miles from Lyndon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Lyndon, 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 Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewisport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisport.

BUS

Evansville, IN

59 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

80 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Lyndon

#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Lyndon, KY. The current time in Henderson is 20:49:46, although it is 21:49:46 in Lyndon.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.