How far is Alexandria, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Alexandria, KY to Ironville, KY is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.08 mi
02h 17m
Flight
97.8 mi
157.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.8 mi
Kilometers
157.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.08 mi
Kilometers
202.91 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-18T02:31
Arrive Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Alexandria
62.6 mi
01h 08m
To Ironville
63.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    11 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    682 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Flagg Springs Pike

    1 km · 54 sec · Flagg Springs Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stonehouse Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonehouse Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto AA Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min · AA Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  15. 15

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Ironville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
101 mi · 80%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 8%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.15 mi · 2%
Stonehouse Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Flagg Springs Pike
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Turn right onto AA Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
97.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 08m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Ironville?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Alexandria and 63.4 miles from Ironville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vanceburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vanceburg.

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 97.8 mi (157.4 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,807
Coordinates38.9595100, -84.3879900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-84.387965, 38.959524)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Ironville. The current time is 02:31:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.