How far is Frankfort, KY from Williamsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Williamsburg.
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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
48 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway
58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway
816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway
23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort and Williamsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Versailles Road
Continue straight
70.2 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Frankfort and 64.1 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frankfort and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 108.04 mi (173.87 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 Williamsburg
City in Kentucky
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 36.7434200, -84.1596600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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