Fairfield, Ohio to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.9 miles 130.2 km · straight line
101.2 miles estimated 162.8 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fairfield, Ohio from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Fairfield, Ohio to Frankfort, Kentucky is 80.9 miles (130.2 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located SSW of Fairfield, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.2 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Fairfield, Ohio in Ohio and Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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. 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 Fairfield, Ohio 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 Fairfield, Ohio to Frankfort, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairfield, Ohio & Frankfort, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Fairfield, Ohio
39.35°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
180m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 307.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients