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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.76 mi
02h 42m
Flight
118.91 mi
191.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.91 mi
Kilometers
191.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.76 mi
Kilometers
228.14 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Frankfort
70.8 mi
01h 21m
To Flatwoods
71 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Alley

    8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mero Street

    74 m · 14 sec · Mero Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    1421 ft · 38 sec · Ann Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East-West Connector

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East-West Connector

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1246 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2099 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    843 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road

    1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Powell Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
97.6 mi · 69%
Versailles Road
23.7 mi · 17%
Industrial Parkway
9.66 mi · 7%
Argillite Road
3.84 mi · 3%
East-West Connector
2.14 mi · 2%
Greenbo Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 21m from Frankfort
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Owingsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owingsville.

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 118.91 mi (191.36 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population27,715
Coordinates38.2009100, -84.8732800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Flatwoods

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-84.87328, 38.20091)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Flatwoods. The current time is 01:51:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.