Springfield Kentucky Map

About Springfield, Kentucky

Springfield is a locality in Washington County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,846. The population density is 267.1 people per km². Springfield is located at 37.6853°N, 85.2222°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Springfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40069.

Springfield anchors itself amidst the limestone-rich topography of Kentucky, where the meandering Road Run carves a path through the quiet, earthy terrain. It lies 15.9 miles east-southeast of Bardstown, KY (from Bardstown, KY: bearing 123°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-northeast of Lebanon. The landscape shifts in subtle gradients, moving from the open fields toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains that define the far eastern horizon. At the edge of the local geography, the calm waters of the Springfield Reservoir gather in a shallow basin, offering a reflective stillness that mirrors the changing sky. A mile from the center, Idle Hour Park provides a green expanse where the native grasses grow tall, and the air carries the scent of damp soil and the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons.

Springfield maintains a character rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the economy relies on the careful stewardship of the land and the endurance of local craftsmanship. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain dips toward the low depression of Frog Hollow, a reminder of the ancient, water-worn geology that shaped this settlement. Life here moves with a steady, unforced cadence, shaped by a history of early pioneers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the value of the surrounding woodland. Throughout the day, the light settles on the limestone facades of the older buildings, illuminating a persistence that has defined Springfield for generations, far removed from the frantic pace of larger, more crowded places.

About This Springfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springfield, Kentucky. Coordinates: 37.685341, -85.222182. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Springfield includes the ZIP code (40069), telephone area code (502), county seat of Washington County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Washington County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.