How far is Brooks, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Brooks, KY to Ironville, KY is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
192.3 mi
02h 59m
Flight
165.96 mi
267.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.96 mi
Kilometers
267.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.3 mi
Kilometers
309.48 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brooks
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooks
2026-04-15T04:59
Arrive Ironville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooks
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Brooks
95.9 mi
01h 29m
To Ironville
96.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brooks Hill Road

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Brooks Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on John Harper Highway

    1991 ft · 41 sec · John Harper Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1581 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    3124 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  14. 14

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  16. 16

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooks 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 84%
Gene Snyder Freeway
14.3 mi · 7%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
Kentucky Turnpike
2.87 mi · 1%
I 265 East
0.59 mi
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 29m from Brooks
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooks and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Brooks and 96.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooks and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 165.96 mi (267.08 km).

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#1 Brooks

Brooks is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0611800, -85.7096800
Altitude155
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: Brooks Hill Road (-85.709673, 38.06125)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooks and Ironville. The current time is 04:59:37.

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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.