How far is Midway, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Midway, KY to Nevada, KY is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.85 mi
02h 58m
Flight
162.22 mi
261.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.22 mi
Kilometers
261.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.85 mi
Kilometers
294.27 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-17T14:38
Arrive Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Midway
91.3 mi
01h 29m
To Nevada
91.5 mi
01h 29m

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
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Bragg Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Bragg Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 54%
Bardstown Road
25.4 mi · 14%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 13%
Charleston Road
13.3 mi · 7%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 3%
Dawson Road
4.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 29m from Midway
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Midway and 91.5 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and Nevada, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 162.22 mi (261.07 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

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

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones-Keeney Road (-87.781268, 37.137762)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 Nevada, KY. The current time in Midway is 14:38:05, although it is 15:38:05 in Nevada.

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.