Burlington, North Carolina to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.7 miles 535.5 km · straight line
399.3 miles estimated 642.6 km · driving distance
8h 2min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Frankfort, Kentucky is 332.7 miles (535.5 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located WNW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.3 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina to Frankfort, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 2min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 38min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 38min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Frankfort, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients