How far is Frankfort, KY from Corbin, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Corbin, KY is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 02h 08m.
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 and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Corbin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Corbin.
-
1
Start on Elk Alley
8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley
-
2
Turn left onto Mero Street
74 m · 14 sec · Mero Street
-
3
Turn left onto Ann Street
1421 ft · 38 sec · Ann Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
-
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
-
6
Turn left onto East-West Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · East-West Connector
-
7
Take the ramp slight right
1246 ft · 19 sec
-
8
Keep slight right
78 m · 4 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road
-
10
Turn left
2099 ft · 53 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
48 mi · 51 min
-
12
Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass
-
15
Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto West Dixie Highway
1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway
-
17
Continue on Skinier Street
927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street
-
18
Continue on Laurel Avenue
1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue
-
19
At the end of the road, turn right
1361 ft · 51 sec
-
20
Turn left onto West Gordon Street
75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Corbin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Versailles Road
Continue straight
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Corbin?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Frankfort and 56.9 miles from Corbin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frankfort and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 96.4 mi (155.14 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Corbin
4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.
| Population | 7,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.9487000, -84.0968800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.