How far is Owensboro, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Henderson, KY is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Henderson.
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Start on Frederica Street
62 m · 11 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Henderson Road
1 km · 56 sec · Henderson Road
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Turn left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
2044 ft · 36 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Audubon Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson
2374 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
897 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Green Street
1360 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Henderson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Audubon Parkway
Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Henderson?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Owensboro and 15.2 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Robards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 26.37 mi (42.44 km).
#1 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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