How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Ironville, KY is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.52 mi
03h 12m
Flight
180.1 mi
289.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.1 mi
Kilometers
289.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.52 mi
Kilometers
324.32 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, May 1, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Fri, May 1, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-30T22:28
Arrive Ironville
Fri, May 1, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:00 PM EDT
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
Winchester
KY

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

From Elizabethtown
100.5 mi
01h 36m
To Ironville
101.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  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 Elizabethtown 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 50%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 35%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
North Mulberry Street
2.87 mi · 1%
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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 36m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 101.1 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and 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 Elizabethtown and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 180.1 mi (289.85 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
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: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Ironville. The current time is 22:28:16.

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.