How far is Frankfort, KY from Oldham County, KY?

The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Oldham County, KY is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.9 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.06 mi
54.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.9 mi
Kilometers
86.75 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Tue, Jul 28, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-07-28T08:09
Arrive Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Frankfort
26.9 mi
00h 33m
To Oldham County
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Oldham County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Oldham County.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Alley

    8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mero Street

    1653 ft · 58 sec · Mero Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  4. 4

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2524 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road

  16. 16

    Continue on W Highway 146

    1.1 mi · 2 min · W Highway 146

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Margate Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Margate Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Margate Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Oldham County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Road
35.7 mi · 66%
Lagrange Road
5.47 mi · 10%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.48 mi · 8%
West Frankfort Connector
2.85 mi · 5%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 4%
North Highway 393
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Road

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 33m from Frankfort
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Oldham County?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 26.9 miles from Frankfort and 27 miles from Oldham County.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Frankfort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Oldham County. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.82 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
Oldham County

#2 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-84.87328, 38.20091)
End: Oldham County (-85.44837, 38.39944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Oldham County. The current time is 08:09:30.

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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.