How far is Valley Station, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Henderson, KY is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Henderson.
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Start on Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
16.1 mi · 22 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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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 Valley Station and Henderson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Valley Station and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Henderson?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Cloverport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Valley Station and 65.3 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valley Station and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Valley Station and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverport
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 Cloverport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.81 km).
#1 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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