Origin
Leitchfield, KY
Afternoon in Leitchfield on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leitchfield, KY to Henderson, KY
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leitchfield, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Henderson, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leitchfield, KY to Henderson, KY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, I 165, Audubon Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 93.8 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 165. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.7 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 165. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 93.8 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 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 165 North: Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70B
Toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
5
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
5
90.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 41 North: Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
6
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Leitchfield, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson along the way.
Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
66.7 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 29.7 mi | 31m |
| I 165 | 28.2 mi | 30m |
| Audubon Parkway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| 2nd Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 69 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 29.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield, KY and Henderson, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 259
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 62; KY 259
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
3
Turn slight right onto US 62; KY 259
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
30 mi
·
31 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
7
Merge onto I 165
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 165
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70B
Toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
9
Merge onto US 60; US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 10
Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
11
Continue on Audubon Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Audubon Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
13
Merge onto I 69; US41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; US41
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 14
Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
15
Turn slight right onto KY 351
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
16
Turn left onto US 60; US 41 Alt
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Green Street
17
Turn left onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
19
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Leitchfield, 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 Leitchfield, KY
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leitchfield, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Leitchfield, KY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Henderson, KY
The final approach into Henderson, 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 Henderson, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.71 | $31.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.71 | $35.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Henderson, KY
Afternoon in Henderson on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
1h 46m 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 Leitchfield, KY to Henderson, KY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 165, Audubon Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 93.8 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 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Leitchfield, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson along the way.
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