How far is Okolona, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Henderson, KY is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 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
139.99 mi
02h 16m
Flight
105.71 mi
170.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.71 mi
Kilometers
170.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.99 mi
Kilometers
225.3 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
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM 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 Okolona
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 Okolona
69.4 mi
01h 08m
To Henderson
70.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
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 Okolona and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Preston Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North

    3223 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Louisville, Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1828 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

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

    705 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

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

    2371 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 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 Okolona 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
99.9 mi · 71%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 15%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
I 65 North
6.04 mi · 4%
Preston Highway
3.09 mi · 2%
I 71 North
0.35 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
+34.3 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 08m from Okolona
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Okolona and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 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 69.4 miles from Okolona and 70.6 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Okolona 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 Okolona 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 Okolona and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 105.71 mi (170.12 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
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: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Okolona, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Okolona is 00:48:41, although it is 23:48:41 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.