How far is Danville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Danville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
151.51 mi
02h 40m
Flight
126.26 mi
203.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.26 mi
Kilometers
203.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.51 mi
Kilometers
243.83 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Danville
73.8 mi
01h 20m
To Ironville
77.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1610 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  25. 25

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  27. 27

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
94.9 mi · 63%
Lexington Road
15.2 mi · 10%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 4%
Man O War Boulevard
4.92 mi · 3%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Haley 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 20m from Danville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 73.8 miles from Danville and 77.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 126.26 mi (203.2 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
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 Main Street (-84.772152, 37.645797)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Ironville. The current time is 04:24:56.

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.