How far is Glasgow, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Ironville, KY is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Ironville.
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Start on West Main Street
72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Race Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
114 m · 15 sec · South Green Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Burkesville Road
1024 ft · 21 sec · Burkesville Road
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Turn left
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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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 Glasgow and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paris Road
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glasgow and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Ironville?
The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Glasgow and 127.1 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glasgow and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glasgow and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 202.82 mi (326.4 km).
#1 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.37 | $66.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
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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