How far is Ashland, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Ironville, KY is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.71 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.31 mi
5.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.31 mi
Kilometers
5.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.71 mi
Kilometers
7.58 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-19T13:04
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwood
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States

From Ashland
2.3 mi
00h 05m
To Ironville
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17th Street

    47 m · 7 sec · 17th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    106 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    107 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    104 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  13. 13

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
383 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
13th Street
2.08 mi · 44%
West Donta Road
0.59 mi · 13%
Roberts Drive
0.53 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.5 mi · 11%
Winchester Avenue
0.37 mi · 8%
Winslow Road
0.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

13th Street

Turn slight right onto 13th Street

2.08 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 05m from Ashland
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Ashland and 2.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashland and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westwood, 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 Westwood.

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

3 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

21 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

37 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

90 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 3.31 mi (5.33 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

Population20,070
Coordinates38.4784100, -82.6379400
Altitude168
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: 17th Street (-82.638091, 38.47849)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.28
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.64 $1.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $4.65 $0.79 $1.58
Diesel $5.30 $0.90 $1.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Ironville. The current time is 13:04:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.