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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.33 mi
02h 20m
Flight
95.57 mi
153.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.57 mi
Kilometers
153.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.74 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Valley Station
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Station
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Station
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
Cloverport
KY

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Valley Station
65 mi
01h 10m
To Henderson
65.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson

    2374 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    897 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    1360 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Henderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
29.2 mi · 22%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 18%
US 41 North
1.48 mi · 1%
2nd Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi
North Green Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverport
01h 10m from Valley Station
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

89 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

91 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.81 km).

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#1 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
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: Alanadale Drive (-85.870207, 38.11117)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Valley Station, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Valley Station is 18:34:27, although it is 17:34:27 in Henderson.

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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.