Origin
Simpsonville, KY
Morning in Simpsonville on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simpsonville, KY to Louisville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpsonville, KY
Tom Fisk
Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Simpsonville, KY to Louisville, KY covers 25.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Shelbyville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Shelbyville Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KY 1848 / Buckcreek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road
Turn left onto US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 1848 / Buckcreek Road
Turn right onto KY 1848 / Buckcreek Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
3
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 22.7 mi | 27m |
| Shelbyville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Buckcreek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 22.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on KY 1848
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 1848
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Shelbyville Road
3
Turn right onto KY 1848
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Buckcreek Road
4
Continue on KY 1848
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Simpsonville, KY to Louisville, KY covers 25.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville-Buck Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Simpsonville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KY 1848 / Buckcreek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Simpsonville, KY to Louisville, 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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