How far is Cold Spring, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Cold Spring, KY to Ironville, KY is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
130.19 mi
02h 21m
Flight
101.95 mi
164.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.95 mi
Kilometers
164.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.19 mi
Kilometers
209.52 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cold Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cold Spring
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cold Spring
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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Cold Spring
64.8 mi
01h 10m
To Ironville
65.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Alexandria Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9 South, AA South

    2723 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto AA Highway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · AA Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  14. 14

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cold Spring 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
107 mi · 82%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 8%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
Alexandria Pike
1.74 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
KY 9 South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Merge slight left onto AA Highway

80.6 mi · 01h 49m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 10m from Cold Spring
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cold Spring and 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 Cold Spring to Ironville?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Cold Spring and 65.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cold Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cold Spring and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 101.95 mi (164.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cold Spring

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,628
Coordinates39.0217300, -84.4399400
Altitude264
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: Alexandria Pike (-84.439896, 39.021761)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cold Spring and Ironville. The current time is 22:48:59.

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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.