Danville, Illinois to Frankfort, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60 miles 96.6 km · straight line
78 miles estimated 125.6 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
79° E bearing direction

How far is Danville, Illinois from Frankfort, Indiana?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to Frankfort, Indiana is 60 miles (96.6 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Indiana is located E of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois in Illinois and Frankfort, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Illinois and Frankfort, Indiana. 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 Danville, Illinois to Frankfort, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Illinois & Frankfort, Indiana

Quick Facts

Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Frankfort, Indiana
40.28°N, 86.51°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 414.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients