How far is Berea, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Berea, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berea and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea and Frankfort.
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Start on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort
71 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight left
1549 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East-West Connector
1.8 mi · 2 min · East-West Connector
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
137 m · 22 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto High Street
142 m · 17 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Elk Alley
135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berea and Frankfort.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chestnut Street
Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berea to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Berea and 32.5 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.64 km).
#1 Berea
City in Kentucky
| Population | 16,287 |
| Coordinates | 37.5686900, -84.2963200 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 27,715 |
| Coordinates | 38.2009100, -84.8732800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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