Origin
Simpsonville, KY
Late night in Simpsonville on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simpsonville, KY to Jacksonville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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
Simpsonville to Jacksonville is 22 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Bagdad Road, Shelbyville Road, and Cropper Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Kentucky. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a short excursion or adding onto a larger itinerary. Since it's a short distance, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdad Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Shelbyville Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Cropper Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Midland Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Boone Station Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Elmburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frankfort Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bagdad Road
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville, KY and Jacksonville, KY.
1
Start on KY 1848
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 1848
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shelbyville Road
3
Continue on US 60; KY 55 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Trail
4
Continue on US 60; KY 53; KY 55 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 60; KY 53; KY 55 Business
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Frankfort Road
6
Turn left onto KY 55 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Station Road
7
Turn right onto KY 43
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Cropper Road
8
Continue on KY 12
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bagdad Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto KY 12; KY 395
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Elmburg Road
10
Turn straight onto KY 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bagdad Road
11
Continue on KY 12; KY 1005
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bagdad Road
12
Arrive at destination
KY 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
KY 55 Business / Boone Station Road
Turn left onto KY 55 Business / Boone Station Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
KY 43 / Cropper Road
Turn right onto KY 43 / Cropper Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KY 12; KY 395 / Elmburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 12; KY 395 / Elmburg Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Jacksonville, KY
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on Bagdad Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns and adjustments. The drive will feel more like a series of interconnected neighborhood streets rather than an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Bagdad Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 36m drive. You will face about 4 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 8.4 miles (KY 55 Business / Boone Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (KY 43 / Cropper Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Bagdad Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; KY 1848 / Shelbyville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (KY 55 Business / Boone Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (KY 43 / Cropper Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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