Frankfort, Kentucky to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.3 miles 766.5 km · straight line
571.5 miles estimated 919.8 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 476.3 miles (766.5 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.5 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients