How far is Frankfort, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?

The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
78.4 mi
01h 33m
Flight
58.69 mi
94.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.18 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-17T15:29
Arrive Taylor Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Glencoe
KY

City in Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Frankfort
39.2 mi
00h 46m
To Taylor Mill
39.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Taylor Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Taylor Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Alley

    8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mero Street

    1653 ft · 60 sec · Mero Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Owenton Road

    24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington

    2684 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Taylor Mill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 31%
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 29%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 15%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 10%
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.07 mi · 5%
Taylor Mill Road
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 46m from Frankfort
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Taylor Mill?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 39.2 miles from Frankfort and 39.2 miles from Taylor Mill.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frankfort and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

50 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

52 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

97 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 58.69 mi (94.45 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
Taylor Mill

#2 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-84.87328, 38.20091)
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Taylor Mill. The current time is 15:29:18.

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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.