How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Henderson, KY is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
141.82 mi
02h 16m
Flight
113 mi
181.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113 mi
Kilometers
181.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.82 mi
Kilometers
228.23 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM CDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersontown
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 Jeffersontown
70.8 mi
01h 08m
To Henderson
71 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 12 sec · Neal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylorsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 West: Louisville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
109 mi · 77%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 14%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
Taylorsville Road
2.03 mi · 1%
South Hurstbourne Parkway
1 mi · 1%
US 60 West
0.25 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 08m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jeffersontown and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 70.8 miles from Jeffersontown and 71 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersontown and Henderson, 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 around Jeffersontown and Sunny 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 Jeffersontown and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.86 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
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: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersontown, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Jeffersontown is 18:34:25, although it is 17:34:25 in Henderson.

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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.