How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 01h 22m.
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 Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Frankfort.
-
1
Start on North Mulberry Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
-
2
Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
-
3
Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
-
5
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bluegrass Parkway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
1604 ft · 45 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
8
Continue straight
14.1 mi · 17 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right
58 m · 5 sec
-
10
Turn slight right onto Louisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
-
11
Continue on West 2nd Street
2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street
-
12
Turn left onto Capital Avenue
1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
-
14
Turn right onto High Street
766 ft · 23 sec · High Street
-
15
Turn left onto West Clinton Street
75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street
-
16
Turn right onto Elk Alley
135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Slight 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 Elizabethtown to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Elizabethtown and 41.1 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 64.13 mi (103.2 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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 · May 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.