How far is Elkton, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkton and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton and Ironville.
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Start on North Main Street
31 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Public Square
155 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
2486 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn straight onto Williams Hill Road
966 ft · 21 sec · Williams Hill Road
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Turn right onto Russellville Road
13.3 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Continue on 13th Street
1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Brett Street
160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street
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Continue on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkton and Ironville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkton 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 Elkton to Ironville?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Elkton and 161.2 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elkton and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willisburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 269.3 mi (433.39 km).
#1 Elkton
Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 36.8100400, -87.1541700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.78 | $119.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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