How far is Nevada, KY from Midway, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Midway, KY is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.59 mi
03h 26m
Flight
162.22 mi
261.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
182.59 mi
Kilometers
293.85 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-17T17:14
Arrive Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:26 AM to 10:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:00 PM EDT
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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nevada
91.2 mi
01h 43m
To Midway
91.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    3112 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 109: Dawson Springs, Providence

    1827 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Charleston Road

    1114 ft · 22 sec · Charleston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Arcadia Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Dawson Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Dawson Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jones-Keeney Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
112 mi · 61%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 17%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 14%
Dawson Road
4.92 mi · 3%
Perryville Road
4.03 mi · 2%
East Arcadia Avenue
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 43m from Nevada
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Nevada and 91.4 miles from Midway.

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 20.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
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Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Midway

#2 Midway

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

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
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
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

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 Nevada, KY and Midway, KY. The current time in Nevada is 17:14:40, although it is 16:14:40 in Midway.

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.