How far is Augusta, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Augusta, KY to Ironville, KY is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.23 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.17 mi
119.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.23 mi
Kilometers
159.69 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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 Augusta
49.3 mi
00h 55m
To Ironville
49.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Augusta Chatham Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    48 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Augusta 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
74.3 mi · 75%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 10%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 5%
East Augusta Chatham Road
3.15 mi · 3%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Heather Renee French Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Turn left onto AA Highway

48 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
00h 55m from Augusta
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 49.3 miles from Augusta and 49.9 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny 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 Augusta and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 74.17 mi (119.37 km).

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#1 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
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: (-84.005986, 38.771676)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Ironville. The current time is 01:16:44.

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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.