How far is Franklin, KY from Frankfort, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Frankfort is 138.45 miles (222.82 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Frankfort, KY is 138.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Franklin to Frankfort with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is: 169.13 miles (272.19 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Frankfort will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9046 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W |
| Latitude | 36.7222600 |
| Longitude | -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Frankfort: Elk Alley (-84.873307,38.200921)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Frankfort
The distance between Franklin and Frankfort is 272 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 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.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, KY and Frankfort, KY. The current time in Franklin is 05:53:15, although it is 06:53:15 in Frankfort.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.59 liters (5.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Frankfort.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Frankfort is $19.04 (diesel $25.1).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $19.04 | $21.92 | $24.27 | $25.1 |
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 January 15, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Frankfort (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
