How far is Versailles, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Versailles and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and Frankfort.
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Start on Lexington Street
37 m · 6 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1232 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 54 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight left
1549 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East-West Connector
1.8 mi · 2 min · East-West Connector
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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 Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
137 m · 22 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto High Street
142 m · 17 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 Versailles 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.
Frankfort Road
Turn left onto Frankfort Road
6.05 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Versailles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Versailles to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.3 miles from Versailles and 7.3 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Versailles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.72 km).
#1 Versailles
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,308 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525800, -84.7299500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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