How far is Simpsonville, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, KY to Nevada, KY is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Nevada.
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Start on 3rd Street
20 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
3020 ft · 55 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Buckcreek Road
1920 ft · 38 sec · Buckcreek Road
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Continue on Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 East
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto Bugg Road
2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Nevada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Simpsonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Nevada?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Simpsonville and 28.5 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Simpsonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.34 km).
#1 Simpsonville
Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,963 |
| Coordinates | 38.2225700, -85.3552300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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