How far is Flemingsburg, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Flemingsburg, KY to Ironville, KY is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.49 mi
01h 25m
Flight
56.41 mi
90.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Flemingsburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.41 mi
Kilometers
90.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.31 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flemingsburg
2026-04-16T16:36
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flemingsburg
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
Olive Hill
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Flemingsburg
39.3 mi
00h 42m
To Ironville
39.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    16 m · 5 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Cross Street

    1250 ft · 25 sec · South Main Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    760 ft · 21 sec · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1913 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  11. 11

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  13. 13

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flemingsburg and Ironville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clark Street
43.8 mi · 56%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 6%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
US 60
0.41 mi · 1%
Roberts Drive
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Clark Street

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive Hill
00h 42m from Flemingsburg
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flemingsburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Olive Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Flemingsburg and 39.2 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Flemingsburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Olive Hill

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

50 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

65 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flemingsburg and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 56.41 mi (90.78 km).

Flemingsburg

#1 Flemingsburg

City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,804
Coordinates38.4223000, -83.7338100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-83.733919, 38.422197)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flemingsburg and Ironville. The current time is 16:36:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.