Danville, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.8 miles 62.4 km · straight line
50.4 miles estimated 81.1 km · driving distance
1h 1min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
352° N bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is 38.8 miles (62.4 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located N of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.4 miles, taking about 1h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 1min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 13min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Frankfort, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 642.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients