How far is Corbin, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Corbin, KY to Ironville, KY is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
182.07 mi
02h 57m
Flight
129.41 mi
208.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.41 mi
Kilometers
208.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.07 mi
Kilometers
293.02 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corbin
2026-04-17T03:35
Arrive Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corbin
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 Corbin
89.6 mi
01h 28m
To Ironville
92.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gordon Street

    8 m · 8 sec · West Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Corbin 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 47%
I 75 North
65.6 mi · 36%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 7%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Maple Street
1.29 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 28m from Corbin
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Corbin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 89.6 miles from Corbin and 92.5 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corbin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Corbin and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 129.41 mi (208.26 km).

Corbin

#1 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
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: West Gordon Street (-84.096871, 36.948665)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corbin and Ironville. The current time is 03:35:19.

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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.