How far is Lyndon, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KY to Henderson, KY is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.45 mi
02h 10m
Flight
112.02 mi
180.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.02 mi
Kilometers
180.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.45 mi
Kilometers
222.81 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Tue, May 12, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-05-12T20:39
Arrive Henderson
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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 Lyndon
69.3 mi
01h 05m
To Henderson
69.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roland Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Roland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lyndon Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Herr Lane

    2477 ft · 57 sec · Herr Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westport Road

    2509 ft · 49 sec · Westport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1785 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Louisville

    2936 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2994 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
101 mi · 73%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 15%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
I 71 South
5.32 mi · 4%
Henry Watterson Expressway
1.49 mi · 1%
Westport Road
0.81 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 05m from Lyndon
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyndon and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 69.3 miles from Lyndon and 69.1 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lyndon 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 Lyndon 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 Lyndon and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).

Lyndon

#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
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: Roland Avenue (-85.601623, 38.256725)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lyndon, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Lyndon is 20:39:42, although it is 19:39:42 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.