How far is Henderson, KY from Mount Washington, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Mount Washington, KY is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Mount Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Mount Washington.
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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
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cannons Lane
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cannons Lane South, Bowman Field Airport
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Cannons Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Cannons Lane
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Turn left onto Dutchmans Lane
2152 ft · 43 sec · Dutchmans Lane
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Continue on Dutchmans Parkway
1623 ft · 37 sec · Dutchmans Parkway
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Continue on Dutchmans Lane
144 m · 13 sec · Dutchmans Lane
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Turn right onto Breckenridge Lane
3.8 mi · 6 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
1522 ft · 24 sec · Mt Washington Bypass
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Turn right onto North Bardstown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bardstown Road
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Mount Washington.
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 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 Sunny near Mount Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Mount Washington?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Henderson and 74.8 miles from Mount Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Mount Washington, 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 Mount Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Mount Washington. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 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 Mount Washington
Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire
| Population | 14,907 |
| Coordinates | 38.0500600, -85.5457900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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