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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.96 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.69 mi
39.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.27 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-17T14:32
Arrive Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dawson Springs
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Midway
17.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 21 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    1470 ft · 25 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Princeton Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Princeton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Hopkinsville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hopkinsville Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hopkinsville Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    76 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street

    32 m · 4 sec · North Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street

    1658 ft · 30 sec · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McGoodwin Avenue

    948 ft · 21 sec · McGoodwin Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madisonville Street

    1091 ft · 18 sec · Madisonville Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dawson Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Dawson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones-Keeney Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Princeton Road
15.1 mi · 43%
Hopkinsville Road
9.36 mi · 27%
Dawson Road
5.62 mi · 16%
Hopkinsville Street
2.34 mi · 7%
West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 4%
North Jefferson Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson Springs
00h 26m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dawson Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson Springs.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

30 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

79 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Evansville, IN

90 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.74 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Midway

#2 Midway

Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Midway. The current time is 14:32:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.