The drive from Midway, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 334.4 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway, KY 80 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.2 miles from Midway, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 334.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 37m highway drive covering 334.4 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and Western Kentucky Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in near Western Kentucky Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 334.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 117.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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21.6 mi into trip|~27m in|Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
5
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
5
117.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Somerset, Glasgow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
6
203.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
5
249.8 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Midway, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Elizabethtown
22 mi in|~27m|via Western Kentucky Parkway
Somerset
117.6 mi in|~2h 17m
Glasgow
117.6 mi in|~2h 17m
Burnside
203.7 mi in|~3h 50m
Barbourville
249.8 mi in|~4h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi
1h 31m
Western Kentucky Parkway
38.8 mi
41m
KY 80
33.8 mi
40m
I 165
33.2 mi
35m
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
I 65
14.5 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 1627
66 ft·4 sec·Jones-Keeney Road
2
Turn right onto US 62
4.9 mi·7 min·Dawson Road
3
Continue on US 62
1.7 mi·2 min·West Arcadia Avenue
4
Turn left onto KY 109
1.6 mi·2 min·Industrial Parkway
5
Continue on KY 109
483 ft·11 sec·Charleston Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
7
Merge onto I 69
13 mi·13 min·I 69
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi·22 sec·Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106A-BToward I 169 South: HopkinsvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
38 mi·41 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106BToward Elizabethtown
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 77AToward I 165 South: Bowling Green
11
Merge onto I 165
33 mi·35 min·I 165
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
13
Turn left onto US 231
1.8 mi·2 min·Morgantown Road
14
Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Old Morgantown Road
15
Turn left onto US 68 Business
361 ft·8 sec·University Boulevard
16
Continue on US 68 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Kentucky Street
17
Continue on US 31W; US 68; KY 80
2.8 mi·4 min·Louisville Road
18
Turn right onto KY 446
0.7 mi·1 min·KY 446
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
20
Merge onto I 65
14 mi·15 min·I 65
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
22
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 31 min·Cumberland Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
24
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi·33 sec·KY 914
25
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi·40 min·KY 80
Use the left lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
27
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
29
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
30
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
31
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
32
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
33
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
34
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
35
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
36
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
37
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
38
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.2 miles from Midway, KY, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midway, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midway, KY
This is one driving day of about 334.4 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Midway, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.2 mi from Midway, KY
· 3h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 167.2 miles from Midway, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 288.3
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 115.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.28 one way
$104.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$57.40
$114.80
premium
$4.89
$64.35
$128.70
diesel
$5.61
$73.83
$147.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.3
1
$35.11
$16.05
Efficient EV
83.6
0
$29.26
$13.38
EV Truck/SUV
133.8
1
$46.82
$21.40
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Midway, KY
Evening
in Midway on Friday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Evening
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Midway, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 334.4 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway, KY 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.2 miles from Midway, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 334.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 117.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Midway, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
