Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monterey, KY
David McElwee
North Middletown, KY
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Monterey to North Middletown is 14.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via North Middletown Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, connecting two small communities. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on local roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a scenic detour between towns. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more relaxed pace as you travel between these points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Middletown Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey, KY and North Middletown, KY.
Start on US 27; US 68
Continue on US 68 Business
Turn right onto US 460
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 460 / North Middletown Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Monterey on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in North Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll cover 14.8 miles with the longest stretch on North Middletown Road reaching 9.7 miles. Since it's all surface roads, expect to be navigating local streets and county routes for the entire duration. This means you'll likely experience a more rural cruising feel, without the interruptions of highway exits or merging traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 460 / North Middletown Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monterey, KY to North Middletown, KY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.1 miles (US 460 / North Middletown Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
238 ft
Highest Point
926 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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