Trip from Richmond, KY to Midway, KY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 75, I 64, Lexington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Richmond, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Richmond, KY to Midway, KY?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

40.7 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, KY to Midway, KY covers 40.7 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 64, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 40.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 64. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

30.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

6

39.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Midway, Versailles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 65 Toward Midway, Versailles

5

39.8 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 62; US 421 / East Leestown Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421 / East Leestown Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Richmond, KY to Midway, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

30.1 mi in | ~33m | via I 64

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	27.4 mi	29m
I 64	9.2 mi	9m
Lexington Road	1.8 mi	2m
Midway Road	0.5 mi	<1m
West Main Street	0.5 mi	<1m
East Leestown Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Georgetown Road	0.2 mi	<1m
North Winter Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 27.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Midway, KY.

1

Start on KY 388

104 ft · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

2

Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52

0.5 mi · 45 sec · West Main Street

3

Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

4

Turn left onto US 25; US 421

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Lexington Road

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

6

Merge onto I 75

27 mi · 29 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

9.2 mi · 9 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 65 Toward Midway, Versailles

9

Turn slight left

110 ft · 7 sec

10

Turn left onto KY 341

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Georgetown Road

11

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Leestown Road

12

Turn left onto US 62

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Midway Road

13

Continue on US 62

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Winter Street

14

Turn left onto East Main Street

56 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

15

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.3 mi from Richmond, KY · 23m into the drive

city in and county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

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

Versailles, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Richmond, 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

$6.36 one way

$12.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.99	$13.97
premium	$4.89	$7.83	$15.66
diesel	$5.61	$8.99	$17.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.2	$4.27	$1.95
Efficient EV	10.2	$3.56	$1.63
EV Truck/SUV	16.3	$5.70	$2.60

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Richmond, KY

Night in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, KY

Night in Midway on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

46m 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 Richmond, KY to Midway, KY covers 40.7 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.