How far is Louisville, KY from Midway, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Midway, KY is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Midway.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
61.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 341: Midway, Versailles
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 341: Midway, Versailles
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Georgetown Road
104 m · 10 sec · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Midway Road
2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road
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Continue on North Winter Street
943 ft · 19 sec · North Winter Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Midway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight right
61.1 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Midway?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Louisville and 31.6 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Louisville, Kentucky
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1509100, -84.6838300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-84.68383, 38.15091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
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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