Origin
Frankfort, KY
Late night in Frankfort on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort, KY to Versailles, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Versailles, KY
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Trip Overview
Frankfort, KY to Versailles, KY is 14.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Frankfort Road and Versailles Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, making it a simple local drive. You'll predominantly use local roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger Kentucky exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Versailles Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East-West Connector | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Frankfort Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ann Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Road
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, KY and Versailles, KY.
1
Start on Elk Alley
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elk Alley
2
Turn left onto KY 420
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mero Street
3
Turn left onto Ann Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ann Street
4
Turn left onto KY 420
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto KY 1659
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
6
Turn left onto KY 676
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Connector
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
257 ft
·
3 sec
9
Merge onto US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Versailles Road
10
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
11
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
12
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
13
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Turn left onto US 60 Business
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lexington Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 60 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 420 / Mero Street
Turn left onto KY 420 / Mero Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ann Street
Turn left onto Ann Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 420 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KY 420 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 60 Business / Lexington Street
Turn left onto US 60 Business / Lexington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers Likely
NW 8 to 14 mph
60% chance
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
13 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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through community roads rather than high-speed highways. With a highway share of 0%, you're in for a continuous experience on well-trafficked local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Frankfort Road. As you transition onto Versailles Road, the character remains consistent – a straightforward drive connecting two points without significant elevation changes or winding sections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Frankfort Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.1 miles (Ann Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 420 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 5.9 miles on Frankfort Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (Ann Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 420 / West 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 Versailles, 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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