How far is Oregon, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Henderson, KY is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.55 mi
02h 56m
Flight
150.97 mi
242.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.97 mi
Kilometers
242.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.55 mi
Kilometers
306.66 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Oregon
Sun, Apr 12, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon
2026-04-12T16:11
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon
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
Clarkson
KY

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

From Oregon
95.1 mi
01h 28m
To Henderson
95.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson

    2374 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson

    897 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    1360 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street

  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 Oregon 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
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
60.3 mi · 32%
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 31%
I 165 North
28.9 mi · 15%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 12%
Wendell Ford Expressway
6.26 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

59.1 mi · 01h 03m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
151 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson
01h 28m from Oregon
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Oregon and 95.4 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

113 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 150.97 mi (242.96 km).

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#1 Oregon

Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9123000, -84.8235600
Altitude159
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: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oregon, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Oregon is 16:11:34, although it is 15:11:34 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.