How far is Frankfort, KY from Newburg, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Newburg, KY is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Newburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Newburg.
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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
37.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Hurstbourne Parkway, Jeffersontown, Middletown
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Hurstbourne Parkway
6.9 mi · 13 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway
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Continue on Fern Valley Road
1932 ft · 39 sec · Fern Valley Road
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Turn right onto Poplar Level Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Poplar Level Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Level Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Newburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawrenceburg Road
Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 00h 41m
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 Rain Showers leaving Frankfort and Sunny near Newburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Newburg?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25.4 miles from Frankfort and 25.5 miles from Newburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frankfort and Sunny near Newburg.
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 Newburg. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.89 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 Newburg
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 19,967 |
| Coordinates | 38.1600700, -85.6596800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburg (-85.65968, 38.16007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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