How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Midway, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Midway, KY is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Midway.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 21 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
1470 ft · 25 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Princeton Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Princeton Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hopkinsville Street
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Turn right
76 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East Market Street
580 ft · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street
32 m · 4 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
1658 ft · 30 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto McGoodwin Avenue
948 ft · 21 sec · McGoodwin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madisonville Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Madisonville Street
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Continue on Dawson Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Dawson Road
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Turn right onto Jones-Keeney Road
20 m · 2 sec · Jones-Keeney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones-Keeney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Princeton Road
Keep slight right to continue on Princeton Road
15.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Midway?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dawson Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 17.5 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.74 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,915 |
| Coordinates | 37.1378300, -87.7811200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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