Origin
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpsonville, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gainesway Drive, Tates Creek Road, KY 4 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 58.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gainesway Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesway Drive | — | — |
| Tates Creek Road | — | — |
| KY 4 West | — | — |
| New Circle Road | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Versailles Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gainesway Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Simpsonville, KY.
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
2
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
3
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
4
Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
KY 4 West: New Circle Road
5
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 60 West: Versailles
7
Continue on Versailles Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
8
Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
9
Turn slight right onto Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Bypass
10
Continue on Frankfort Road
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
11
Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on Versailles Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Road
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward KY 1848: Simpsonville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
KY 1848: Simpsonville
16
Keep slight right to continue on Simpsonville
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Simpsonville
17
Turn straight onto Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
18
Continue on Buckcreek Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Buckcreek Road
19
Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Shelbyville Road
20
Turn right onto 3rd Street
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Lexington, KY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Simpsonville, KY
The final approach into Simpsonville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.08 one way
$18.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Simpsonville, KY
Late night in Simpsonville on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gainesway Drive, Tates Creek Road, KY 4 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Lexington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lexington, KY to Simpsonville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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