Origin
Henderson, KY
Morning in Henderson on Friday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, KY to Williamsburg, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
261.1 mi
420 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 43m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, KY
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Williamsburg, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, KY to Williamsburg, KY covers 261.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m 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 $40.82 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
130.6 miles from Henderson, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 261.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 261.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m 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 Williamsburg, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| South Green Street | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Owensboro | — | — |
| US 60 East | — | — |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | — | — |
| I 165 South | — | — |
| Morgantown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Williamsburg, 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
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
6.0 mi
·
7 min
27
Turn right onto Burnside Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside Road
28
Continue on US Route 27
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US Route 27
29
Turn left
17 mi
·
20 min
30
Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn right onto South 5th Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 5th Street
32
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
33
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
427 ft
·
21 sec
·
South 2nd Street
34
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 130.6 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 2h 28m 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 57 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.6 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Henderson, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 261.1 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 130.6 mi from Henderson, KY · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.6 miles from Henderson, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williamsburg, KY
The final approach into Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, 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
$40.82 one way
$81.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.25 | $100.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.42 | $12.53 |
| Efficient EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.55 | $16.71 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Williamsburg, KY
Morning in Williamsburg on Friday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Greensburg, KY
131 mi in
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 56m 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 Williamsburg, KY covers 261.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m 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 130.6 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 $40.82 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 56m 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 Williamsburg, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Henderson, KY to Williamsburg, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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