How far is Cloverport, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Cloverport, KY to Ironville, KY is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.33 mi
04h 09m
Flight
218.38 mi
351.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.38 mi
Kilometers
351.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.33 mi
Kilometers
415.75 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverport
2026-04-18T01:54
Arrive Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Cloverport
128.8 mi
02h 04m
To Ironville
129.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

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

    2743 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  18. 18

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverport 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 63%
Elm Street
47.3 mi · 18%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 10%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
KY 841 East
0.52 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 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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
02h 04m from Cloverport
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cloverport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Cloverport to Ironville?

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Cloverport and 129.6 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverport and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverport and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 218.38 mi (351.45 km).

Cloverport

#1 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
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: Poplar Street (-86.632474, 37.833429)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.51 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
18.24 gal · 69.02 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.79 $77.57
Premium $4.65 $42.44 $84.89
Diesel $5.30 $48.37 $96.74

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cloverport, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Cloverport is 01:54:18, although it is 02:54:18 in Ironville.

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.