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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Sycamore Street
572 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way
2637 ft · 54 sec · Boone Way
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Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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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 Brodhead and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 118.68 mi (191 km).
#1 Brodhead
Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 37.4042500, -84.4138300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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