Origin
Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Versailles, KY to Frankfort, 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
14.6 mi
23 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, KY
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Frankfort, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Versailles and Frankfort, Kentucky, you will find this 14.6-mile trip to be a straightforward connection. Clocking in at just 20 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily complete the round trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Frankfort Road, Versailles Road, and Frankfort Highway to make the transit. Budgeting is simple here, as you can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is an ideal choice for travelers looking for an efficient, no-fuss way to move between these two Kentucky hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Versailles Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East-West Connector | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Frankfort Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Road
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, KY and Frankfort, KY.
1
Start on US 60 Business
123 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lexington Street
2
Turn right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
4
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
5
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
6
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
7
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Versailles Road
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
9
Turn straight onto KY 676
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Connector
10
Turn right onto KY 1659
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
11
Turn left onto US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
449 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Broadway Street
13
Turn right onto KY 420
465 ft
·
16 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn left onto West Clinton Street
245 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Clinton Street
15
Turn right onto Elk Alley
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Elk Alley
16
Arrive at destination
Elk Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — 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
|
US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 60 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 60 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
KY 420 / High Street
Turn right onto KY 420 / High Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Clinton Street
Turn left onto West Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Elk Alley
Turn right onto Elk Alley
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Frankfort, KY
Late night in Frankfort on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
28 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
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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route is comprised entirely of highway travel. You will spend your time navigating a series of shifts, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a 6-mile run along Frankfort Road. Because the route is 100% highway-based, the character of the road is functional and direct. You won't find yourself dealing with long, hypnotic stretches of pavement here; instead, the road requires your attention as you transition between local highway segments. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 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 US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main 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 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 (US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (KY 420 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.6 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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 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 (US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (KY 420 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frankfort, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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