Frankfort, Kentucky to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.2 miles 595.7 km · straight line
433.7 miles actual route 697.9 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Milwaukee?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Milwaukee is 370.2 miles (595.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.7 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM