How far is Henderson, KY from Oldham County, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Oldham County, KY is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
149.69 mi
02h 54m
Flight
122.75 mi
197.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.69 mi
Kilometers
240.91 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Tue, Jul 28, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-07-28T07:09
Arrive Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Hawesville
KY

Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Henderson
74.8 mi
01h 27m
To Oldham County
74.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Oldham County.

  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 left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Buckner

    1934 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Margate Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Margate Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Margate Court

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 62%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 14%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 9%
I 71 North
8.29 mi · 6%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 27m from Henderson
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henderson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Oldham County?

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Henderson and 74.9 miles from Oldham County.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:42 PM 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 Oldham County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Oldham County. Straight-line distance: 122.75 mi (197.54 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Oldham County

#2 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Oldham County (-85.44837, 38.39944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
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 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Jul 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Oldham County, KY. The current time in Henderson is 07:09:45, although it is 08:09:45 in Oldham County.

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.