How far is Frenchburg, KY from Mount Sterling, KY?
The driving distance from Frenchburg, KY to Mount Sterling, KY is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchburg and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchburg and Mount Sterling.
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Start on Walnut Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
19 mi · 28 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on South Bank Street
2223 ft · 43 sec · South Bank Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
7 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bank Street
34 m · 5 sec · North Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchburg and Mount Sterling.
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.
Jeffersonville Road
Continue on Jeffersonville Road
19 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchburg and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchburg to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Frenchburg and 10.6 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Frenchburg and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
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 Jeffersonville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchburg and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 18.76 mi (30.19 km).
#1 Frenchburg
City in Menifee County, Kentucky
| Population | 547 |
| Coordinates | 37.9509200, -83.6257500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Sterling
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.0564700, -83.9432600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-83.94326, 38.05647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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