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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.69 mi
04h 01m
Flight
202.82 mi
326.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.82 mi
Kilometers
326.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.69 mi
Kilometers
403.44 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Tue, Jun 2, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-06-01T15:57
Arrive Ironville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Glasgow
123.6 mi
02h 00m
To Ironville
127.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Race Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    114 m · 15 sec · South Green Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    1024 ft · 21 sec · Burkesville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  28. 28

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  30. 30

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 34%
Cumberland Parkway
71.6 mi · 29%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 13%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 5%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
KY 914
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
02h 00m from Glasgow
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
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: West Main Street (-85.911916, 36.995886)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.49 L · about $33.37
Round trip
$66.75
17.7 gal · 66.98 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glasgow, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Glasgow is 15:57:59, although it is 16:57:59 in Ironville.

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.