How far is Breckinridge Center, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Breckinridge Center, KY to Ironville, KY is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breckinridge Center and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckinridge Center and Ironville.
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Start on County Road C
1.4 km · 4 min · County Road C
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Turn left onto East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
748 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right
83.1 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Breckinridge Center and Ironville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Breckinridge Center and Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckinridge Center to Ironville?
The road trip is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Breckinridge Center and 168.8 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.72 one way or $89.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Breckinridge Center and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Breckinridge Center and Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville
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 Simpsonville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breckinridge Center and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 286.25 mi (460.68 km).
#1 Breckinridge Center
Census-designated place in Union County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,080 |
| Coordinates | 37.6828200, -87.8630800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.20 | $110.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.91 | $125.81 |
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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