Origin
Henderson, KY
Evening in Henderson on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
221.7 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
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6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Berea, KY
Pavel Danilyuk
Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY covers 221.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, South Green Street, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.8 miles from Henderson, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 221.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Owensboro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 165 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elizabethtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Berea, KY.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto South Green Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Green Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight right
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro
9
Continue straight
23 mi
·
24 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 60 East: Hawesville
11
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 165 South: Bowling Green
13
Continue straight
29 mi
·
30 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elizabethtown
15
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
18
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
20
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bardstown
22
Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Road
23
Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bardstown Road
24
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
2 sec
25
Keep slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
26
Turn right onto Wilderness Road
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wilderness Road
27
Continue on Stanford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanford Road
28
Turn left onto Lancaster Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Road
29
Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Danville Road
30
Continue on Richmond Road
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Richmond Road
31
Turn right onto Cartersville Road
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Cartersville Road
32
Continue on Dogwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dogwood Drive
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Paint Lick Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Paint Lick Road
34
Continue on Chestnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.8 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berea, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 Henderson, KY
This is one driving day of about 221.7 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Henderson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.8 mi from Henderson, KY · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.8 miles from Henderson, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berea, KY
The final approach into Berea, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berea, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.67 one way
$67.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.25 | $98.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
| Efficient EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.04 | $14.19 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Berea, KY
Evening in Berea on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
4h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY covers 221.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, South Green Street, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.8 miles from Henderson, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Henderson, KY to Berea, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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