How far is Lexington, KY from Frankfort, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington and Frankfort is 26.03 miles (41.89 km).
Flight distance from Lexington, KY to Frankfort, KY is 26.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is: 31.38 miles (50.5 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington to Frankfort will take approximately 00 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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 Lexington and Frankfort
The distance between Lexington and Frankfort is 51 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Lexington and Frankfort. The current time is 06:46:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.19 liters (1.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Frankfort.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Frankfort is $3.53 (diesel $4.66).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $3.53 | $4.07 | $4.5 | $4.66 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Frankfort (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lexington 118.71 miles (191 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Lexington 6.01 miles (10 km)
