How far is Princeton, KY from Midway, KY?
The driving distance from Princeton, KY to Midway, KY is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Midway.
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Start on East Market Street
22 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Market Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Alley 21
105 m · 18 sec · Alley 21
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
61 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1318 ft · 24 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto McGoodwin Avenue
948 ft · 21 sec · McGoodwin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madisonville Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Madisonville Street
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Continue on Dawson Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Dawson Road
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Turn right 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 Princeton and Midway.
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.
Dawson Road
Continue on Dawson Road
5.62 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton and Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Midway?
The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Dawson Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Princeton and 3.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Princeton and Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson Springs
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 Dawson Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Midway. Straight-line distance: 5.9 mi (9.49 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 37.1092200, -87.8819600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
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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