How far is Albany, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Albany, KY to Ironville, KY is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ironville.
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Start on East Cumberland Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Cumberland Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1253 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Cross Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Cross Street
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Turn right
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Monticello Road
35.7 mi · 48 min · Monticello Road
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Continue on 13th Street
1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Brett Street
160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street
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Continue on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paris Road
Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ironville?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Albany and 111.1 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albany and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 181.01 mi (291.3 km).
#1 Albany
City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 36.6909000, -85.1346800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $3.77 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.07 | $72.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.11 | $82.21 |
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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