How far is North Middletown, KY from Monterey, KY?
The driving distance from North Middletown, KY to Monterey, KY is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Middletown and Monterey.
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Start on Main Street
93 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Middletown Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · North Middletown Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight left
151 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 46 sec · Lexington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Middletown and Monterey.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Middletown Road
Continue on North Middletown Road
9.61 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving North Middletown and Mostly Clear near Monterey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Middletown to Monterey?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from North Middletown and 8.1 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Middletown and Mostly Clear near Monterey.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
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 Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Middletown and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).
#1 North Middletown
Human settlement in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 650 |
| Coordinates | 38.1450800, -84.1113200 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monterey
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 136 |
| Coordinates | 38.1725800, -84.3088200 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-84.30882, 38.17258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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