How far is Henderson, KY from Somerset, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Somerset, KY is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Somerset.
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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
1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville
2027 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Clifty Street
110 m · 9 sec · Clifty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Street
1604 ft · 32 sec · Ogden Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1276 ft · 26 sec · Ohio Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
107 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on West Mount Vernon Street
1045 ft · 23 sec · West Mount Vernon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
28 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
38 m · 3 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 Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Somerset?
The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Henderson and 104.9 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Somerset, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs
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 Plum Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 171.62 mi (276.2 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 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-84.60411, 37.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.39 | $68.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
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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