Altoona to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.2 miles 613.5 km · straight line
457.5 miles estimated 736.2 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Altoona to Frankfort, Kentucky is 381.2 miles (613.5 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.5 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Frankfort, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altoona to Frankfort, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Frankfort, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients