How far is Henderson, KY from Middletown, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Middletown, KY is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
140.93 mi
02h 49m
Flight
115.14 mi
185.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.14 mi
Kilometers
185.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.93 mi
Kilometers
226.8 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Sat, May 30, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-05-30T13:20
Arrive Middletown
Sat, May 30, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
70.3 mi
01h 24m
To Middletown
70.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    2234 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1791 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    2988 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    781 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Shelbyville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
106 mi · 75%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 15%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 4%
Shelbyville Road
4.16 mi · 3%
South Green Street
1.57 mi · 1%
I 264 East
1.33 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 24m from Henderson
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Henderson and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 70.3 miles from Henderson and 70.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Middletown, 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 Partly Sunny around Henderson and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.

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 Middletown. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

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

#2 Middletown

City in Kentucky

Population7,898
Coordinates38.2453500, -85.5388500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Middletown, KY. The current time in Henderson is 13:20:12, although it is 14:20:12 in Middletown.

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.