How far is Fulton, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Fulton, KY to Ironville, KY is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Ironville.
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Start on the route
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
35 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Mears Street
1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street
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Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Continue on Mayfield Road
528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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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 Fulton and Ironville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Ironville?
The road trip is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.7 miles from Fulton and 202.5 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.77 one way or $107.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fulton and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 364.71 mi (586.94 km).
#1 Fulton
City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.5042300, -88.8742300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $53.77 | $107.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.37 | $132.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.64 | $151.27 |
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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