Trip from Henderson, KY to Fort Wright, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

222.6 mi

358 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 13m

8 AM

4h 39m

10 AM

4h 22m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 23m

5 PM

4h 38m

8 PM

4h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Henderson, KY

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Fort Wright, KY

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Trip Overview

Henderson, KY to Fort Wright, KY is 222.6 miles and takes about 4h 12m via I-69, I-64, and I-71, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without significant detours.

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

111.3 miles from Henderson, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	91.7 mi	1h 39m
I 71	83.5 mi	1h 31m
I 69	20 mi	23m
SR 265	7.4 mi	8m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
US 41	5.3 mi	7m
Gene Snyder Freeway	3.4 mi	3m
South Green Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Fort Wright, KY.

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right onto Washington Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto US 60; US 41 Alt

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Green Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 41 North: Evansville

Merge onto US 41

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 69 North

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 69 North

Merge onto I 69

20 mi · 23 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Exit 21A Toward I 64 East: Louisville

Merge onto I 64

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Continue on SR 265; SR 62

7.4 mi · 8 min · SR 265; SR 62

Continue on KY 841

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 71

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

16 mi · 19 min · I 71

Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 189 Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto KY 1072

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kyles Lane

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on KY 3187

385 ft · 9 sec · Kyles Lane

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

KY 3187

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $35, you have flexibility in pacing. The route is mostly highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 91.7-mile stretch on I-64. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule or weather conditions.

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 111.3 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 49 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.3 miles or 2h 8m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Wright, 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 222.6 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 91.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, IN

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

Huntingburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from Henderson, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Frankie's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 18min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18124903172

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glencoe, Kentucky

0.3 mi

Antler Specialty Goods

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henderson, Kentucky

0.4 mi

Best coffee break

Sidewalk Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henderson, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12708312233

Honey Moon Coffee Burkhardt

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

0.9 mi

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Park Hills, Kentucky

1.1 mi

Frankie's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18124903172

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Glencoe, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18596433300

Visit website

Antler Specialty Goods

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Fort Wright Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wright, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18593318359

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18124765000

Visit website

Chuy's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Clarksville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122882489

Visit website

Eastgate Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12708262654

Visit website

Dairiette Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12708262401

Visit website

Sidewalk Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12708312233

Honey Moon Coffee Burkhardt

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18128932945

Visit website

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Park Hills, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18592614939

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Kolkin Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+18125998410

Visit website

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18124213808

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 221.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 41 North: Evansville

120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

138 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

205.6 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

221.9 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in

Take the exit toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

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 189 Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.80 one way

$69.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$38.21	$76.42
premium	$4.89	$42.84	$85.67
diesel	$5.61	$49.15	$98.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.8	0	$23.37	$10.68
Efficient EV	55.7	0	$19.48	$8.90
EV Truck/SUV	89	1	$31.16	$14.25

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Henderson, KY

Late night in Henderson on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wright, KY

Late night in Fort Wright on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Greenville, IN

111 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

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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect to be on highways for 98% of this 222.6-mile route. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in direction or road type is 91.7 miles on I-64. This means you'll experience consistent cruising for extended periods. You'll notice a high density of exits and interchanges as you navigate through Kentucky's central corridor.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 91.7 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 222.6 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 120.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 222.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Wright, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Wright, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from Henderson, KY to Fort Wright, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Frankie's Restaurant

Sidewalk Cafe

Frankie's Restaurant

Yum Yum Restaurant

Antler Specialty Goods

Fort Wright Family Restaurant

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

Chuy's

Eastgate Family Restaurant

Dairiette Restaurant

Sidewalk Cafe

Honey Moon Coffee Burkhardt

Reality Tuesday Cafe

Coffee Crossing

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

Kolkin Coffee

Mission Grounds

Coffee Crossing

Oldham County (Crestwood) Northbound Rest Area

Boone County (Florence) Rest Area Northbound

Pilot Travel Center

Oldham County (Crestwood) Southbound Rest Area

Nancy Hanks Rest Area (Eastbound)

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Boone County (Florence) Welcome Center Southbound

Love's Travel Stop

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

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Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Nancy Hanks Rest Area (Westbound)

Flying J Travel Center

Schafer's towing

Service Plaza

Big 4 Escape

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Henderson, KY

Fort Wright, KY

1 hour later

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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