How far is Owensboro, KY from Midway, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Midway, KY is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Midway.
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Start on Frederica Street
8.5 mi · 14 min · Frederica Street
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Continue straight
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1116 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 109: Dawson Springs, Providence
1827 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Charleston Road
1114 ft · 22 sec · Charleston Road
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Arcadia Avenue
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Continue on Dawson Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Dawson Road
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Turn left onto Jones-Keeney Road
20 m · 2 sec · Jones-Keeney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones-Keeney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Midway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Frederica Street
Continue straight
24 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro 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 Owensboro to Midway?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Owensboro and 39.3 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
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 Morehead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Midway. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).
#1 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,915 |
| Coordinates | 37.1378300, -87.7811200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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