How far is Frankfort, KY from Paris, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Paris, KY is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Paris.
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Start on Elk Alley
8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley
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Turn left onto Mero Street
74 m · 14 sec · Mero Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street
1421 ft · 38 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East-West Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · East-West Connector
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Take the ramp slight right
1246 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
2099 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2246 ft · 56 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Paris.
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.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Frankfort and Mostly Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Paris?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Frankfort and 20.8 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Frankfort and Mostly Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington-Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Paris. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 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 Paris
County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,719 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.2529900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-84.25299, 38.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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