How far is Harrodsburg, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Harrodsburg, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrodsburg and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrodsburg and Frankfort.
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Start on South Main Street
4 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Lexington Street
683 ft · 15 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Take the exit slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Louisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Capital Avenue
1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
766 ft · 23 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Elk Alley
135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrodsburg and Frankfort.
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.
Louisville Road
Continue on Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrodsburg and Partly Sunny near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrodsburg to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Harrodsburg and 17.2 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Harrodsburg and Partly Sunny near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrodsburg and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).
#1 Harrodsburg
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.7623000, -84.8432900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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