The drive from Douglass Hills, KY to Henderson, KY covers 141.2 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 69, US 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.3 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.6 miles from Douglass Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 141.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 141.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.3 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 141.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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4.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
8
4.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward I 64 West: Louisville
8
111.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Hen...
8
132.8 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
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133 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Douglass Hills, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Kentucky along the way.
Kentucky
111.8 mi in|~2h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
106.3 mi
1h 59m
I 69
20.1 mi
23m
US 41
6.1 mi
8m
Shelbyville Road
3.5 mi
5m
US 60
1.6 mi
3m
Gatehouse Lane
0.2 mi
<1m
Burnley Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Washington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 106.3 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglass Hills, KY and Henderson, KY.
1
Start on Rockstone Place
137 ft·7 sec·Rockstone Place
2
Turn right onto Gatehouse Lane
0.2 mi·56 sec·Gatehouse Lane
3
Turn right onto Burnley Road
0.2 mi·55 sec·Burnley Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 60
3.5 mi·5 min·Shelbyville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
394 ft·9 sec
Toward I 264: Watterson ExpresswayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 264 West: Watterson ExpresswayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 19BToward I 64 West: LouisvilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 64
11 mi·14 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi·7 min·I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
20 mi·23 min·I 69; SR 57
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·46 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·26 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 41
6.1 mi·8 min·US 41
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 15BToward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
19
Turn straight onto US 60; US 41 Alt
1.6 mi·3 min·US 60; US 41 Alt
20
Turn left onto Washington Street
213 ft·10 sec·Washington Street
21
Turn left
98 ft·7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.6 miles from Douglass Hills, KY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Douglass Hills, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Douglass Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 141.2 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Douglass Hills, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 106.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from Douglass Hills, KY
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.08 one way
$44.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.24
$48.47
premium
$4.89
$27.17
$54.35
diesel
$5.61
$31.18
$62.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.83
$6.78
Efficient EV
35.3
0
$12.35
$5.65
EV Truck/SUV
56.5
0
$19.77
$9.04
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Douglass Hills, KY
Late night
in Douglass Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Henderson, KY
Late night
in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Douglass Hills, KY to Henderson, KY covers 141.2 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 69, US 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 miles from Douglass Hills, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 141.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Douglass Hills, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Kentucky along the way.
