How far is Frankfort, KY from Fort Thomas, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Fort Thomas, KY is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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 Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Fort Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Fort Thomas.
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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 · 60 sec · Mero Street
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Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Holmes Street
108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street
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Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Glencoe Road
8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road
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Take the exit right
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Southgate, Fort Thomas
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27, KY 8: Fort Thomas
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Grandview Avenue
1299 ft · 44 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fort Thomas Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
2258 ft · 1 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
15 m · 5 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Fort Thomas.
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.
Owenton Road
Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Frankfort and Sunny near Fort Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Fort Thomas?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Frankfort and 41.6 miles from Fort Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frankfort and Sunny near Fort Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Glencoe
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 Glencoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Fort Thomas. Straight-line distance: 64.63 mi (104.01 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 Fort Thomas
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,261 |
| Coordinates | 39.0750600, -84.4471600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Thomas (-84.44716, 39.07506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
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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