How far is Midway, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Midway, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 341.6 miles (549.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.56 mi
05h 44m
Flight
261.27 mi
420.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.27 mi
Kilometers
420.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.56 mi
Kilometers
549.68 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-17T14:38
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
KY

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

From Midway
167 mi
02h 52m
To Georgetown
174.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones-Keeney Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dawson Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Dawson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Arcadia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Arcadia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charleston Road

    147 m · 11 sec · Charleston Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    38.5 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 25%
Western Kentucky Parkway
38.8 mi · 11%
I 165 South
34 mi · 10%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 10%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.3 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 52m from Midway
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.6 miles (549.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Midway and 174.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.44 one way or $90.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 261.27 mi (420.47 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

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

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones-Keeney Road (-87.781268, 37.137762)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.05 gal
45.62 L · about $45.44
Round trip
$90.88
24.1 gal · 91.24 L
Estimated CO2
107.1 kg one way
Round trip: 214.2 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.44 $90.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.25 $102.50
Premium $4.65 $56.08 $112.16
Diesel $5.30 $63.91 $127.83

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Midway is 14:38:01, although it is 15:38:01 in Georgetown.

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.