How far is Frankfort, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Fern Creek.
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Start on Elk Alley
8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley
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Turn left onto Mero Street
1653 ft · 58 sec · Mero Street
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Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Take the exit slight right
2524 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
2220 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Fern Creek Road
47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Fern Creek.
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.
Lawrenceburg Road
Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 00h 36m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Frankfort and 24.4 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 38.91 mi (62.62 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 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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