How far is Newport, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Newport, KY to Henderson, KY is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
227.56 mi
03h 31m
Flight
188.52 mi
303.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.52 mi
Kilometers
303.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.56 mi
Kilometers
366.23 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-16T01:24
Arrive Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:32 AM to 10:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Saint Dennis
KY

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

From Newport
113.6 mi
01h 45m
To Henderson
113.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    544 ft · 25 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    766 ft · 30 sec · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street

    134 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 27 North

    42 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North

    2766 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Street

    538 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2530 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington

    1718 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  20. 20

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 41%
I 71 South
87.1 mi · 38%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 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 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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
01h 45m from Newport
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport 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 Newport to Henderson?

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Newport and 113.9 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 188.52 mi (303.39 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population14,906
Coordinates39.0914500, -84.4957800
Altitude156
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: West 5th Street (-84.495858, 39.091534)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.4 L · about $30.28
Round trip
$60.56
16.06 gal · 60.8 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.28 $60.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.65 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $5.30 $42.59 $85.18

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newport, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Newport is 01:24:50, although it is 00:24:50 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.