How far is Highview, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Highview, KY to Henderson, KY is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.66 mi
02h 23m
Flight
109.13 mi
175.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.66 mi
Kilometers
236.02 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Tue, May 5, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Highview
Tue, May 5, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highview
2026-05-05T12:46
Arrive Henderson
Tue, May 5, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highview
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lewisport
KY

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Highview
71.5 mi
01h 11m
To Henderson
75.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highview Drive

    34 m · 10 sec · Highview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fegenbush Lane

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fegenbush Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fern Valley Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Fern Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    2092 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 64: Cincinnati, Saint Louis

    1828 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 65 North: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    705 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2371 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
99.9 mi · 68%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 14%
Kentucky Turnpike
7.28 mi · 5%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
Fern Valley Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Fegenbush Lane
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 11m from Highview
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Highview and 75.1 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Highview and Henderson, 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 Highview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

59 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

80 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highview and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 109.13 mi (175.62 km).

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#1 Highview

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population15,167
Coordinates38.1428500, -85.6241300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

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

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Highview Drive (-85.623939, 38.14275)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highview, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Highview is 12:46:58, although it is 11:46:58 in Henderson.

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.