How far is Frankfort, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Frankfort and Louisville is 48.24 miles (77.63 km).
Flight distance from Frankfort, KY to Louisville, KY is 48.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 53.84 miles (86.65 km) by car.
Driving from Frankfort to Louisville will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 27715 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°12'3"N 84°52'24"W |
| Latitude | 38.2009100 |
| Longitude | -84.8732800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Frankfort and Louisville
The distance between Frankfort and Louisville is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Frankfort and Louisville. The current time is 16:47:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.19 liters (1.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Frankfort and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Frankfort to Louisville is $6.06 (diesel $7.99).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $6.06 | $6.98 | $7.73 | $7.99 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Frankfort and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
