How far is Midway, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Midway, KY to Louisville, KY is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Midway and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Louisville.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Winter Street
943 ft · 16 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Midway Road
2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1015 ft · 18 sec · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp left
1446 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1181 ft · 44 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Louisville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Georgetown Road
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Louisville?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 31.1 miles from Midway and 31.4 miles from Louisville.
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 3.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Louisville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1509100, -84.6838300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
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 33m |
| 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 46m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
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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