Origin
Nevada, KY
Late night in Nevada on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Midway, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Midway, KY
Thiago Oliveira
Trip Overview
The drive from Nevada, KY to Midway, KY covers 40.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Road, Bluegrass Parkway, Midway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Louisville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 40.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 68; US 127; KY 152 / South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn left onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 68; US 127; KY 152 / South College Street
Turn left onto US 68; US 127; KY 152 / South College Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 62 / Midway Road
Turn right onto US 62 / Midway Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Midway Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Perryville Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South College Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Perryville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisville Road
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Midway, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bugg Road
2
Turn left onto US 68
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Perryville Road
3
Continue on US 68
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Perryville Street
4
Continue on US 68; KY 152
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mooreland Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 68; US 127; KY 152
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South College Street
6
Continue on US 127
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
10
Turn left onto KY 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Pike
11
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
13
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
14
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frankfort Road
15
Turn right onto US 62
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
16
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
17
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Winter Street
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Nevada, KY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Midway, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Midway, KY
Late night in Midway on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Oregon, KY
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nevada, KY to Midway, KY covers 40.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Road, Bluegrass Parkway, Midway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Nevada, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 68; US 127; KY 152 / South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Nevada, KY to Midway, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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