How far is Crestwood, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Crestwood, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Frankfort.
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Start on Jesselin Drive
1698 ft · 60 sec · Jesselin Drive
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Continue on Southland Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Southland Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Rosemont Garden
1217 ft · 34 sec · Rosemont Garden
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Continue on Lane Allen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lane Allen Road
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Turn slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Alexandria Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alexandria Drive
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Turn left onto Versailles Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Continue on Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.9 mi · 3 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 Crestwood and Frankfort.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Frankfort Road
Continue on Frankfort Road
6.04 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crestwood to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Crestwood and 15.8 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.16 km).
#1 Crestwood
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 38.0098000, -84.5110500 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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