Henderson, Kentucky to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.5 miles 160.2 km · straight line
124.5 miles estimated 200.3 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Springfield, Tennessee is 99.5 miles (160.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located SSE of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 124.5 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Henderson, Kentucky and Springfield, Tennessee. 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 Henderson, Kentucky to Springfield, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, Kentucky & Springfield, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Springfield, Tennessee
36.51°N, 86.89°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients