How far is Frankfort, KY from Vine Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
87.78 mi
01h 47m
Flight
66.1 mi
106.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.78 mi
Kilometers
141.27 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-23T13:41
Arrive Vine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Jeffersontown
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Frankfort
43.9 mi
00h 53m
To Vine Grove
43.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Vine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Vine Grove.

  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

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1608 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bullion Boulevard

    126 m · 7 sec · Bullion Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Knox Avenue

  16. 16

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

    2235 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Vine Grove.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Road
35.7 mi · 41%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 29%
Dixie Highway
17.7 mi · 20%
Knox Avenue
3.55 mi · 4%
West Frankfort Connector
2.85 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersontown
00h 53m from Frankfort
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frankfort and Sunny near Vine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Vine Grove?

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Jeffersontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Frankfort and 43.9 miles from Vine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frankfort and Sunny near Vine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

19 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 66.1 mi (106.37 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
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-84.87328, 38.20091)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Vine Grove. The current time is 13:41:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.