How far is Bloomfield, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, KY to Ironville, KY is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
167.96 mi
02h 42m
Flight
147.43 mi
237.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.43 mi
Kilometers
237.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.96 mi
Kilometers
270.31 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Bloomfield
83.7 mi
01h 21m
To Ironville
84.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
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 Bloomfield and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    703 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  18. 18

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  20. 20

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 60%
Bluegrass Parkway
37.8 mi · 23%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 3%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Springfield Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 21m from Bloomfield
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Bloomfield and 84.3 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomfield and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 147.43 mi (237.26 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates37.9103400, -85.3166200
Altitude206
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: Springfield Road (-85.317101, 37.91024)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 Bloomfield and Ironville. The current time is 05:20:27.

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.