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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
748 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right
14 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2234 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1791 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2988 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 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 Middletown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453500, -85.5388500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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