How far is Lexington, KY from Midway, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Midway, KY is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.31 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.85 mi
25.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.85 mi
Kilometers
25.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.91 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Midway
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lexington-Fayette
KY

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

From Lexington
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Midway
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    1470 ft · 40 sec · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    877 ft · 25 sec · Greentree Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chinoe Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alumni Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East High Street

    689 ft · 19 sec · East High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue of Champions

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions

  10. 10

    Continue on Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Newtown Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Winter Street

    943 ft · 19 sec · North Winter Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
12 mi · 54%
Newtown Pike
3.39 mi · 15%
Chinoe Road
1.17 mi · 5%
Tates Creek Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Oliver Lewis Way
0.84 mi · 4%
Euclid Avenue
0.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

9.23 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington-Fayette
00h 15m from Lexington
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Midway?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Lexington and 11.2 miles from Midway.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette.

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

116 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Midway. Straight-line distance: 15.85 mi (25.51 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

Midway is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1509100, -84.6838300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Midway (-84.68383, 38.15091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.56 $3.60 $7.20
Premium $5.00 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $6.12 $4.83 $9.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Midway. The current time is 16:44:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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