How far is Shepherdsville, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Shepherdsville, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shepherdsville and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdsville and Frankfort.
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Start on 3rd Street
62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Buckman Street
917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
8 mi · 9 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Frankfort
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lawrenceburg Road
1.7 mi · 2 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 Shepherdsville and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Shepherdsville and Sunny near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shepherdsville to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 31.7 miles from Shepherdsville and 32.5 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shepherdsville and Sunny near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville
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 Simpsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdsville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 48.11 mi (77.42 km).
#1 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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