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 Corbin, KY
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
254.7 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Corbin, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, KY to Corbin, KY covers 254.7 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 $38.69 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
127.4 miles from Henderson, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 254.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 50m 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 Corbin, 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 |
| Morgantown Road | 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 Corbin, KY.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
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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
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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
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
15
Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
16
Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Morgantown Road
17
Turn left onto University Boulevard
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
University Boulevard
18
Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Street
19
Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisville Road
20
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset, Glasgow
24
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
26
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
27
Turn left
34 mi
·
40 min
28
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
29
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
31
Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
32
Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
33
Turn right onto West Dixie Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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West Dixie Highway
34
Continue on Skinier Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Skinier Street
35
Continue on Laurel Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Laurel Avenue
36
At the end of the road, turn right
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
37
Turn left onto West Gordon Street
246 ft
·
5 sec
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West Gordon Street
38
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 127.4 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 2h 25m 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.4 miles or 2h 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 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corbin, 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 254.7 miles and 4h 50m.
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 127.4 mi from Henderson, KY · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 127.4 miles from Henderson, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Corbin, KY
The final approach into Corbin, 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 Corbin, 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
$38.69 one way
$77.37 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.65 | $85.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.59 | $113.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.66 | $16.30 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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
Corbin, KY
Evening in Corbin on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
24 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 50m 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 Corbin, KY covers 254.7 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 127.4 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 $38.69 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 50m 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 Corbin, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Henderson, KY to Corbin, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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