How far is Henderson, KY from Madisonville, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Madisonville, KY is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.16 mi
00h 43m
Flight
35.46 mi
57.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.42 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Sat, May 30, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Henderson
Sat, May 30, 7:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-05-30T18:19
Arrive Madisonville
Sat, May 30, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sebree
KY

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Henderson
19.1 mi
00h 21m
To Madisonville
19.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street

    534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 69 South: Madisonville, Fulton

    32 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence

    969 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Island Ford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
32 mi · 84%
2nd Street
3.55 mi · 9%
North Main Street
1.44 mi · 4%
Island Ford Road
0.67 mi · 2%
South Green Street
0.26 mi · 1%
KY 281
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue on I 69 South: Madisonville, Fulton

32 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sebree
00h 21m from Henderson
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henderson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sebree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Henderson and 19.1 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Henderson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.

Stop Ideas Near Sebree

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sebree, 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 Sebree.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

25 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

41 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Paducah, KY

111 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

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

#2 Madisonville

County seat in Kentucky

Population18,656
Coordinates37.3281000, -87.4988900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Madisonville. The current time is 18:19:38.

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.