How far is Wilmore, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Wilmore, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmore and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmore and Frankfort.
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Start on North Lexington Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
128 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Turn straight onto Harrodsburg Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Turn left onto Keene Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
860 ft · 20 sec · Keene Road
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Turn left onto Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Troy Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 52 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 Wilmore 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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilmore and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmore to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Wilmore and 16 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wilmore and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmore and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42 km).
#1 Wilmore
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 37.8620200, -84.6616100 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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