How far is Saint Matthews, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Matthews, KY to Henderson, KY is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Matthews and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews and Henderson.
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Start on Shelbyville Road
730 ft · 20 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue
73 m · 13 sec · Meridian Avenue
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Turn right onto Willis Avenue
137 m · 13 sec · Willis Avenue
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Turn right onto Breckenridge Lane
607 ft · 19 sec · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
80 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lexington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1366 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 64 West
1303 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
884 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
2455 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
789 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
1305 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 4 min
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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 Saint Matthews and Henderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Matthews and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Matthews to Henderson?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 67.3 miles from Saint Matthews and 68.4 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisport
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 Lewisport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Matthews and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.6 km).
#1 Saint Matthews
City
| Population | 17,985 |
| Coordinates | 38.2528500, -85.6557900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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