How far is Frankfort, KY from Hillview, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Hillview, KY is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Shelby 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 Hillview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Hillview.
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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
13.5 mi · 16 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Preston Highway
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shepherdsville
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Preston Highway
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Turn right onto Windy Hill Spur
160 m · 23 sec · Windy Hill Spur
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Turn straight onto Summit Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Beechland Road
114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Hillview.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Frankfort and Sunny near Hillview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Hillview?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Frankfort and 28.6 miles from Hillview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frankfort and Sunny near Hillview.
Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville
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 Simpsonville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 45.06 mi (72.52 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 Hillview
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,192 |
| Coordinates | 38.0697900, -85.6855100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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