Drive or Fly: Williamsburg, KY to Frankfort, KY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–LEX. At 128 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 23m

Distance

128.1 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

52 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 19m

13m in the air

Air Distance

108 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Williamsburg, KY → TYS 98m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LEX → Frankfort, KY 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Williamsburg, KY TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport 65 mi, ~98m drive

Frankfort, KY LEX — Blue Grass Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TYS and LEX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 8m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0110

Door-to-Door Timeline

Williamsburg, KY → London (Burger King) (LOD6) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Lexington Bus Stop (LXD6) → Frankfort, KY 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From LOD6 — London (Burger King) 26 mi, ~38m drive

To LXD6 — Lexington Bus Stop 23 mi, ~35m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 23m	4h 19m	3h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$124	$8
Carbon footprint	52 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

128.1 mi 2h 23m

via I 75, I 64

Shortest (+7 min)

126.7 mi 2h 30m

via I 75, US 150, US 127

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Williamsburg, KY to Frankfort, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.