How far is Frankfort, KY from Flatwoods, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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 Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Flatwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Flatwoods.
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Start on Elk Alley
8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley
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Turn left onto Mero Street
74 m · 14 sec · Mero Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street
1421 ft · 38 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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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-West Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · East-West Connector
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Take the ramp slight right
1246 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
2099 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
843 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Argillite Road
3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road
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Turn right onto Powell Lane
7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Flatwoods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight left
81 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frankfort and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Flatwoods?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Frankfort and 71 miles from Flatwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Frankfort and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Owingsville
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 Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 118.91 mi (191.36 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 Flatwoods
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,056 |
| Coordinates | 38.5225800, -82.7171100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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