How far is Hillview, KY from Frankfort, KY?

The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.15 mi
01h 00m
Flight
45.06 mi
72.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.15 mi
Kilometers
91.98 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillview
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Frankfort
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillview
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
Simpsonville
KY

Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hillview
28.2 mi
00h 30m
To Frankfort
29 mi
00h 30m

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 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillview and Frankfort.

  1. 1

    Start on Beechland Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Windy Hill Spur

    160 m · 25 sec · Windy Hill Spur

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Preston Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Preston Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Frankfort

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lawrenceburg Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Louisville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capital Avenue

    1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue

  16. 16

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

    48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto High Street

    766 ft · 23 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elk Alley

    135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
34.6 mi · 61%
Gene Snyder Freeway
13 mi · 23%
North Preston Highway
2.74 mi · 5%
Lawrenceburg Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
1.54 mi · 3%
Summit Drive
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 37m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 30m from Hillview
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillview to Frankfort?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Hillview and 29 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillview and Sunny near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

36 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 45.06 mi (72.52 km).

Hillview

#1 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Frankfort

#2 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population27,715
Coordinates38.2009100, -84.8732800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechland Road (-85.685132, 38.069668)
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 Hillview and Frankfort. The current time is 01:14:24.

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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.