Frankfort, Kentucky to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1664.5 miles 2678.8 km · straight line
1910.3 miles actual route 3074.3 km · driving distance
33h 35min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 51min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Las Vegas?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Las Vegas is 1664.5 miles (2678.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1910.3 miles, taking about 33h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 51min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frankfort, Kentucky and Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 35min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 18min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~43h 40min $229–$669* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 555 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM