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Middletown Kentucky Map

Explore Middletown, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Middletown, Kentucky

How to Use This Middletown, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Middletown, Kentucky. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kentucky or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Middletown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityMiddletown
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyJefferson County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude38.242082
Longitude-85.520741
Population9,706
Density729.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes40403, 42642, 40243
Area Code270, 502
County SeatLouisville
School DistrictJefferson County School District

About Middletown, Kentucky

Middletown is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,706. The population density is 729.7 people per km². Middletown is located at 38.2421°N, 85.5207°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Middletown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40403, 42642, 40243.

Middletown occupies a gentle expanse of the Kentucky landscape where the sunlight often catches the limestone dust to create a hazy, golden atmosphere. It lies 3.5 miles east-southeast of Lyndon, KY (from Lyndon, KY: bearing 103°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northeast of Jeffersontown. The terrain surrounding Middletown is defined by modest elevations and rich, fertile soil that has long supported the verdant growth of the region. Chenoweth Run meanders quietly through the landscape just one mile away, providing a subtle, life-giving pulse to the immediate environment. While the distant peaks of the Appalachian Mountains remain far to the east, the horizon here feels open and expansive, framed by the quiet rustle of hardwood trees. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Wetherby Park, which serves as a central point for outdoor activity and reflection.

Middletown retains a historical character rooted in its early role as a vital stop for travelers navigating the pathways of the expanding frontier. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins into a diverse landscape of commerce, professional services, and small-scale industry that sustains the everyday needs of the people. While larger metropolitan influences press in from the surrounding county, the core of Middletown maintains a distinct focus on local enterprise and independent businesses. The legacy of the land, once characterized by expansive farms, continues to influence the way the community organizes its modern infrastructure and growth. Beyond the immediate municipal borders, the proximity of Jefferson County Memorial Forest offers a reminder of the dense, natural woodland that once dominated this part of the state.

Cultural life in Middletown reflects the steady, polite rhythm of the Upper South, where neighborly engagement remains a significant part of the daily experience. Wetherby Park provides the stage for community gatherings and seasonal events that draw families together under the changing Kentucky sky. The town’s identity is further shaped by its proximity to the broader cultural currents of the region, including the traditional appreciation for thoroughbred culture and the craft of fine spirits. While many people pass through on their way to larger destinations, those who linger recognize a particular patience in the local temperament. The area remains a quiet anchor in a rapidly changing world, preserving a sense of place that feels both grounded and thoughtfully maintained.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 184° S
  • The Parklands of Floyds Fork (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 048° NE
  • Party Center (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 274° W
  • Parklands of Floyds Fork (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 122° SE
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 320° NW
  • Blackacre State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 190° S
  • Garden Gateway Overlook - Beckley Creek Park (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 098° E
  • Gaslight Lamp (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 214° SW
  • Tri Ân Monument (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 207° SW
  • Rolleigh Peterson Educational Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 135° SE
  • Confederate Martyrs Monument (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 216° SW
  • Confederate Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 029° NE
  • Village 8 (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 264° W
  • Bingo City (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 242° SW
  • Wolf Pen Branch Mill (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 326° NW
  • Walden theater (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 274° W
  • Colonel Sanders Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 253° W
  • Wyatt Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 262° W
  • Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.1 mi, 261° W
  • Gorilla Sanctuary (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 256° W
  • Pygmy Hippo Area (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 256° W
  • WaterWorks Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 285° W
  • Petting Zoo Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.2 mi, 256° W
  • Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 257° W
  • Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 323° NW
  • Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 44.6 mi, 286° W · 204k acres

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About This Middletown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middletown, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.242082, -85.520741. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Middletown includes the ZIP code (40403, 42642, 40243), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.