How far is Henderson, KY from Okolona, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Okolona, KY is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
137.39 mi
02h 44m
Flight
105.71 mi
170.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.71 mi
Kilometers
170.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.39 mi
Kilometers
221.11 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
68.6 mi
01h 22m
To Okolona
68.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue

    1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Preston Highway, Grade Lane

    1080 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Preston Highway

    143 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Grade Lane

    605 ft · 15 sec · New Grade Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right

    130 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Preston Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Preston Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
98.3 mi · 72%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 15%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 4%
I 65 South
5.68 mi · 4%
Preston Highway
3.46 mi · 3%
South Green Street
1.57 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 22m from Henderson
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Okolona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 68.6 miles from Henderson and 68.8 miles from Okolona.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

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 Okolona. Straight-line distance: 105.71 mi (170.12 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Okolona (-85.68774, 38.14118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Okolona, KY. The current time in Henderson is 23:58:16, although it is 00:58:16 in Okolona.

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.