How far is Simpsonville, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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 Simpsonville and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Oklahoma.
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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
2549 ft · 51 sec · Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1762 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum
62 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
32.4 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Main Cross Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Oklahoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Simpsonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 56.5 miles from Simpsonville and 56.7 miles from Oklahoma.
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 21.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Simpsonville and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Simpsonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
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 Simpsonville and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 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 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
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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