How far is Hillview, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Henderson, KY is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
145.66 mi
02h 19m
Flight
105.01 mi
168.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.01 mi
Kilometers
168.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.66 mi
Kilometers
234.41 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillview
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillview
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
Hawesville
KY

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

From Hillview
72.8 mi
01h 09m
To Henderson
72.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechland Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Steedland Drive

    2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summers Drive

    950 ft · 43 sec · Summers Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morning Side Drive

    1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto John Harper Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    14 mi · 17 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1828 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

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

    705 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

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

    2371 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  15. 15

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillview 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
99.9 mi · 69%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 14%
Kentucky Turnpike
14 mi · 10%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
John Harper Highway
0.68 mi
South Steedland Drive
0.39 mi
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 09m from Hillview
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Hillview and 72.9 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillview and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillview and Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 105.01 mi (168.99 km).

Hillview

#1 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
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: Beechland Road (-85.685132, 38.069668)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 Hillview, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Hillview is 04:17:58, although it is 03:17:58 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.