Origin
Frankfort, KY
Late night in Frankfort on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort, KY to Georgetown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frankfort, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Frankfort and Georgetown, this 19.3-mile journey is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Frankfort Road, Georgetown Road, and Wilkinson Boulevard, you will stay entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two cities. Because this is a short, localized drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Road | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Georgetown Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Wilkinson Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mero Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elk Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Road
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on Elk Alley
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elk Alley
2
Turn left onto KY 420
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mero Street
3
Turn right onto US 127; US 421
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 460
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 460
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
6
Continue on US 460
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Frankfort Road
7
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto South Court Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Court Street
9
Arrive at destination
South Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 420 / Mero Street
Turn left onto KY 420 / Mero Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 127; US 421 / Wilkinson Boulevard
Turn right onto US 127; US 421 / Wilkinson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 460 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 460 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend much of your time managing the rhythm of local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.6 miles on Frankfort Road. Since the path lacks major highway stretches, you should be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and intersections. The transition from Frankfort to Georgetown is consistent in its intensity, keeping you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 28-minute trip. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Frankfort Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 420 / Mero Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 420 / Mero Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 127; US 421 / Wilkinson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 460 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Frankfort Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 420 / Mero Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 127; US 421 / Wilkinson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 460 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Georgetown, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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