How far is Danville, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Danville, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Frankfort.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
2955 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto North Maple Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Maple Avenue
-
3
Continue on Harrodsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
-
4
Continue on Harrodsburg Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road
-
5
Continue on Danville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Danville Road
-
6
Take the exit slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
-
7
Turn right onto Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
-
8
Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
-
9
Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
-
10
Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
-
11
Take the exit slight right
58 m · 5 sec
-
12
Turn slight right onto Louisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
-
13
Continue on West 2nd Street
2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street
-
14
Turn left onto Capital Avenue
1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
-
16
Turn right onto High Street
766 ft · 23 sec · High Street
-
17
Turn left onto West Clinton Street
75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street
-
18
Turn right onto Elk Alley
135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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.
Louisville Road
Turn right onto Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Danville and 22.4 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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 Lawrenceburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 38.76 mi (62.38 km).
#1 Danville
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.6456300, -84.7721700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.