How far is Louisville, KY from Frankfort, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Louisville and Frankfort is 48.24 miles (77.63 km).
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Frankfort, KY is 48.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is: 55.14 miles (88.75 km) by car.
Driving from Louisville to Frankfort will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Louisville and Frankfort
The distance between Louisville and Frankfort is 89 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 59 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 Louisville and Frankfort. The current time is 12:50:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.37 liters (1.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Louisville and Frankfort.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Louisville to Frankfort is $6.21 (diesel $8.18).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $6.21 | $7.15 | $7.91 | $8.18 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Louisville and Frankfort (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
