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3About Henderson, KY
Henderson sits along the Ohio River in western Kentucky, just 12 miles from Evansville, Indiana via Interstate 69. The Western Kentucky Parkway intersects I-69 here, connecting Louisville (130 miles east) and Paducah (80 miles west), while US highways 41 and 60 provide additional access. Many residents commute daily across the Twin Bridges to Evansville, making Henderson part of that metro area. The city hosts the annual W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival, celebrating the "Father of the Blues" who was born here.
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Henderson, KY is in United States, at 37.840, -87.580 - about 20 km south of Evansville, IN.
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What is the closest airport to Henderson, KY?
The closest airport to Henderson, KY is Evansville Regional Airport, 25 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Owensboro Daviess County Airport.