How far is Brodhead, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Brodhead, KY to Ironville, KY is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
152.66 mi
02h 33m
Flight
118.68 mi
191 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.68 mi
Kilometers
191 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.66 mi
Kilometers
245.69 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 24, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Brodhead
Sun, May 24, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brodhead
2026-05-24T15:51
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 24, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brodhead
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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Brodhead
75.1 mi
01h 16m
To Ironville
77.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Street

    572 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way

    2637 ft · 54 sec · Boone Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  19. 19

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  21. 21

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brodhead 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 56%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 22%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 8%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Old Broadhead Road
4.19 mi · 3%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 16m from Brodhead
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brodhead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Brodhead and 77.5 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brodhead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 118.68 mi (191 km).

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#1 Brodhead

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates37.4042500, -84.4138300
Altitude285
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: Sycamore Street (-84.41248, 37.404336)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Brodhead and Ironville. The current time is 15:51:07.

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.