How far is Midway, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Midway, KY to Richmond, KY is about 231.8 miles (373 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
231.79 mi
03h 40m
Flight
195.84 mi
315.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.84 mi
Kilometers
315.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.79 mi
Kilometers
373.03 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
9:40 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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Midway
115.3 mi
01h 50m
To Richmond
116.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville

    2459 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 43%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 30%
I 75 South
13.7 mi · 6%
Charleston Road
13.3 mi · 6%
New Circle Road
7.28 mi · 3%
Dawson Road
4.92 mi · 2%
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 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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 50m from Midway
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Midway and 116.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 195.84 mi (315.17 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

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

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

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones-Keeney Road (-87.781268, 37.137762)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.96 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.92 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Midway is 21:34:39, although it is 22:34:39 in Richmond.

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.