How far is Henderson, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
129.79 mi
02h 37m
Flight
95.57 mi
153.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.57 mi
Kilometers
153.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.79 mi
Kilometers
208.88 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-19T05:11
Arrive Valley Station
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Cloverport
KY

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Henderson
64.9 mi
01h 18m
To Valley Station
64.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Valley Station.

  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

    1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street

    534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville

    2027 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owensboro
23.9 mi · 18%
Wendell Ford Expressway
16.7 mi · 13%
2nd Street
2.35 mi · 2%
US 60 East
0.38 mi
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi
South Green Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

85.9 mi · 01h 45m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverport
01h 18m from Henderson
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Cloverport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Henderson and 64.9 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Valley Station, 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 Sunny around Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

89 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

91 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.81 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 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Valley Station, KY. The current time in Henderson is 05:11:26, although it is 06:11:26 in Valley Station.

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.