How far is Oklahoma, KY from Simpsonville, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Simpsonville, KY is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Simpsonville.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Hardinsburg Road
17.5 mi · 29 min · Hardinsburg Road
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
43.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1848: Simpsonville
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Simpsonville
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Buck Creek Road
72 m · 7 sec · Buck Creek Road
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Continue on Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
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Continue on Buckcreek Road
1920 ft · 46 sec · Buckcreek Road
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
3020 ft · 55 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
20 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma and Simpsonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardinsburg Road
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43.9 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Muldraugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Oklahoma and 56.4 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Simpsonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Muldraugh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muldraugh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,963 |
| Coordinates | 38.2225700, -85.3552300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-85.35523, 38.22257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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