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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.93 mi
01h 01m
Flight
53.84 mi
86.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.84 mi
Kilometers
86.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.49 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Berea
Mon, May 25, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-05-24T22:51
Arrive Frankfort
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berea
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
KY

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States

From Berea
32.4 mi
00h 30m
To Frankfort
32.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    41.7 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort

    71 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1549 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East-West Connector

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East-West Connector

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    137 m · 22 sec · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto High Street

    142 m · 17 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elk Alley

    135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
42.9 mi · 66%
I 64 West
16.6 mi · 26%
East-West Connector
1.8 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
53.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 30m from Berea
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.

RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.64 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Frankfort

#2 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population27,715
Coordinates38.2009100, -84.8732800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-84.296308, 37.568673)
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Frankfort. The current time is 22:51:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.