How far is Beattyville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Beattyville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
108.6 mi
02h 06m
Flight
82.38 mi
132.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.38 mi
Kilometers
132.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.6 mi
Kilometers
174.78 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Mon, Apr 27, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Beattyville
Mon, Apr 27, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beattyville
2026-04-27T07:50
Arrive Ironville
Mon, Apr 27, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beattyville
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
West Liberty
KY

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

From Beattyville
54.1 mi
01h 03m
To Ironville
54.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bradford Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Bradford Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    23 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Slade Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Slade Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    704 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 205

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.9 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  21. 21

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  23. 23

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KY 205
26.6 mi · 24%
Mountain Parkway
15.9 mi · 15%
Slade Road
9.86 mi · 9%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.26 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

22.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Liberty
01h 03m from Beattyville
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Beattyville and Mostly Clear near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Beattyville and 54.6 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Beattyville and Mostly Clear near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near West Liberty

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

83 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

90 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

93 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

93 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beattyville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 82.38 mi (132.57 km).

Beattyville

#1 Beattyville

County seat in Kentucky

Population1,461
Coordinates37.5717500, -83.7068600
Altitude204
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: Bradford Street (-83.706731, 37.571728)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Beattyville and Ironville. The current time is 07:50:19.

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.