Frankfort, Kentucky to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.5 miles 667 km · straight line
497.3 miles estimated 800.4 km · driving distance
10h 0min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from State College?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to State College is 414.5 miles (667 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ENE of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.3 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and State College 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 State College. 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 State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 0min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 0min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 30min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & State College

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients