Frankfort, Kentucky to Ithaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

529.2 miles 851.6 km · straight line
635 miles estimated 1021.9 km · driving distance
12h 46min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Ithaca?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Ithaca is 529.2 miles (851.6 km) as the crow flies. Ithaca is located NE of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635 miles, taking about 12h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and Ithaca in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frankfort, Kentucky and Ithaca. 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 Frankfort, Kentucky to Ithaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 46min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 19min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 36min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Ithaca

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients