The doors to history await you in Frankfort. The vast array of architectural styles, famous land marks, museums of Kentucky's past and unique shopping make Frankfort a special place to visit.
- Population: 27,741
- Time Zone: Eastern
- Area Code: 502
- Zip Code: 40601
- Universities: Kentucky State University
- Location: Kentucky's capital city limits are approximately 50 miles east of Louisville and 25 miles west of Lexington. We are easily accessible to U.S. 60, Interstate 64 and Interstate 75. Our centralized location positions our city between three major airports: Lexington Bluegrass Airport, 30 minutes; Louisville International Airport, 50 minutes; and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes.
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency: 911
Capital Community Economic/Industrial
Development Authority |
502-226-5611 |
| Downtown Frankfort, Inc. |
502-223-2261 |
| Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce |
502-223-8261 |
Frankfort/Franklin County
Tourist & Convention Commission |
502-875-8687 |
| Frankfort City Hall |
502-875-8500 |
| Frankfort Police |
502-875-8582 |
| Frankfort Regional Medical Center |
502-875-5240 |
| Franklin County Courthouse |
502-875-8751 |
| Franklin County Sheriff |
502-875-8740 |
| Kentucky State Police |
1-800-222-5555 |
| State Government Information |
502-564-3130 |
| State Capitol Desk |
502-564-3449 |
| United States Post Office, Frankfort |
502-223-3447 |
Air Travel
- Capital City Airport 502-564-3714, General Aviation, U.S. 60, Frankfort, KY
- Blue Grass Airport 859-425-3114, Man’O War Blvd., Lexington, KY
- Louisville International Airport 502-368-6524, 600 Terminal Drive, I-264 Exit 11, Louisville, KY
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Transportation
- Blue Grass Cab 502-682-3393
- Capital City Cab 502-875-5078
- City Hall 502-875-8500
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car 502-695-5542
- Frankfort Transit 502-875-8565
- Hertz Rent a Car 502-352-2775
650 Versailles Rd
- Thrifty Car Rental 502-695-0018
925 Versailles Rd
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Frankfort Travel Agencies
- AAA Travel Agency 502-227-9613
847 Louisville Rd.
- Carlson Wagonlit Travel 502-875-3234
16 W. Main St.
- Travelplex 502-227-2569
618 Comanche Trail
- Travelwise 502-695-8277
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Important Links