How far is Maysville, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Henderson, KY is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.52 mi
04h 24m
Flight
215.96 mi
347.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.96 mi
Kilometers
347.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.52 mi
Kilometers
427.31 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-05-31T08:08
Arrive Henderson
Sun, May 31, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Seneca Gardens
KY

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

From Maysville
131.9 mi
02h 12m
To Henderson
133.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Coughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bank Row Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway

    1107 ft · 18 sec · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville

    2356 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maysville 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
169 mi · 64%
Coughlin Boulevard
44.6 mi · 17%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 8%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
Lexington Road
6.76 mi · 3%
Paris Pike
5.91 mi · 2%
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 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Gardens
02h 12m from Maysville
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maysville and Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Seneca Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Maysville and 133.7 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maysville and Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Gardens

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

8 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 215.96 mi (347.56 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
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: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.47 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.67
18.74 gal · 70.94 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.33 $70.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.85 $79.70
Premium $4.65 $43.61 $87.22
Diesel $5.30 $49.70 $99.40

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Maysville, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Maysville is 08:08:30, although it is 07:08:30 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.