How far is Simpsonville, KY from Oregon, KY?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, KY to Oregon, KY is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Oregon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Oregon.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
74 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Oregon Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Oregon.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Simpsonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Oregon?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Simpsonville and 21.3 miles from Oregon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Simpsonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.94 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 Oregon
Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9123000, -84.8235600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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