How far is Henderson, KY from Winchester, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Winchester, KY is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.7 mi
04h 12m
Flight
186.19 mi
299.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.19 mi
Kilometers
299.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.7 mi
Kilometers
353.57 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Dennis
KY

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

From Henderson
109.7 mi
02h 06m
To Winchester
110 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1958 , KY 627 Truck Route South: Van Meter Road, Winchester

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Road

    1158 ft · 17 sec · Bypass Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Lexington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Lexington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    832 ft · 21 sec · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Boone Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wall Alley

    11 m · 3 sec · Wall Alley

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
189 mi · 86%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 10%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 3%
West Lexington Avenue
2 mi · 1%
South Green Street
1.57 mi · 1%
KY 1958
0.24 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
02h 06m from Henderson
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Henderson and 110 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.65 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

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

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Winchester

#2 Winchester

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

Population18,659
Coordinates37.9900800, -84.1796500
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)
End: Winchester (-84.17965, 37.99008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.35 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.45
15.5 gal · 58.7 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.23 $58.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.96 $65.92
Premium $4.65 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $5.30 $41.11 $82.21

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 Winchester, KY. The current time in Henderson is 01:48:45, although it is 02:48:45 in Winchester.

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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.