Cedar Rapids to Henderson, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.4 miles 578.4 km · straight line
431.3 miles estimated 694.1 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Henderson, Kentucky?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Henderson, Kentucky is 359.4 miles (578.4 km) as the crow flies. Henderson, Kentucky is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.3 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Henderson, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Rapids to Henderson, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Henderson, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients