How far is Falmouth, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Falmouth, KY to Ironville, KY is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
119.04 mi
02h 17m
Flight
89.78 mi
144.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.78 mi
Kilometers
144.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.04 mi
Kilometers
191.58 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-02T07:03
Arrive Ironville
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Falmouth
57.5 mi
01h 08m
To Ironville
61.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    148 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Powersville-Willow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Powersville-Willow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Powersville Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powersville Willow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brooksville-Powersville Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    3058 ft · 53 sec · Frankfort Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miami Street

    3076 ft · 56 sec · Miami Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Brooksville-Germantown Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Brooksville-Germantown Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto AA Highway

    39.2 mi · 53 min · AA Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  18. 18

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  20. 20

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
65.5 mi · 55%
2nd Street
12.3 mi · 10%
Brooksville-Germantown Road
9.92 mi · 8%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 8%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
Brooksville-Powersville Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto AA Highway

39.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 08m from Falmouth
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falmouth and Partly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Falmouth and 61.5 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falmouth and Partly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 89.78 mi (144.48 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

City in Kentucky

Population2,086
Coordinates38.6767400, -84.3302100
Altitude168
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: Main Street (-84.330217, 38.676728)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Ironville. The current time is 07:03:45.

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.