How far is Brandenburg, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Brandenburg, KY to Ironville, KY is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandenburg and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandenburg and Ironville.
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Start on Old State Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old State Road
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1017 ft · 20 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway
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Turn left onto Brandenburg Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brandenburg Road
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Turn left onto Old Mill Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Brandenburg and Ironville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg to Ironville?
The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Brandenburg and 112.1 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Brandenburg and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington-Fayette.
Maysville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandenburg and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 191.34 mi (307.93 km).
#1 Brandenburg
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,879 |
| Coordinates | 37.9989600, -86.1694100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
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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