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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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.
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Start on Bradford Street
26 m · 10 sec · Bradford Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Slade Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Slade Road
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
704 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 205
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 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 Beattyville and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Liberty.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beattyville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 82.38 mi (132.57 km).
#1 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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