How far is Florence, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Ironville, KY is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
141.72 mi
02h 35m
Flight
110.79 mi
178.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.79 mi
Kilometers
178.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.72 mi
Kilometers
228.08 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, May 1, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Fri, May 1, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-30T22:35
Arrive Ironville
Fri, May 1, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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 Florence
77.7 mi
01h 17m
To Ironville
64 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
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 Florence and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2234 ft · 43 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turfway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Turfway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

    2421 ft · 31 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2732 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  24. 24

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 60%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
40.4 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
13th Street
2.08 mi · 1%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75 mi · 01h 32m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 17m from Florence
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence 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 Florence to Ironville?

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 77.7 miles from Florence and 64 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Mostly 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 Florence and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 110.79 mi (178.3 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
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 (-84.626623, 38.998947)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 Florence and Ironville. The current time is 22:35:29.

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.