How far is Oldham County, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Henderson, KY is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
149.83 mi
02h 21m
Flight
122.75 mi
197.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.83 mi
Kilometers
241.13 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Tue, Jul 28, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldham County
2026-07-28T07:15
Arrive Henderson
Tue, Jul 28, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oldham County
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
Hawesville
KY

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

From Oldham County
74.8 mi
01h 10m
To Henderson
75 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on Margate Court

    56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Highway 146

    1.2 mi · 2 min · W Highway 146

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldham County 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 62%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 14%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 9%
W Highway 146
9.41 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 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 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 10m from Oldham County
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oldham County 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 Oldham County to Henderson?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Oldham County and 75 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oldham County and Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 122.75 mi (197.54 km).

Oldham County

#1 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
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: Margate Court (-85.447993, 38.399415)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 · Jul 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oldham County, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Oldham County is 07:15:29, although it is 06:15:29 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.