How far is Henderson, KY from Vienna, IL?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Vienna, IL is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Vienna.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
17.5 mi · 23 min · South Green Street
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
13 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
22.4 mi · 33 min · Garfield Street
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Turn left onto East Poplar Street
1700 ft · 52 sec · East Poplar Street
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
32.4 mi · 43 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn right onto West Vine Street
1353 ft · 41 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
2 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Vienna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Commercial Street
Turn left onto South Commercial Street
32.4 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Henderson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Vienna?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Equality is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Henderson and 45.5 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Henderson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Equality
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 Equality.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 77.25 mi (124.32 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 Vienna
City in Johnson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,427 |
| Coordinates | 37.4153300, -88.8978400 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-88.89784, 37.41533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.72 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
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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