How far is Grayson, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Grayson, KY to Ironville, KY is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.54 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.3 mi
26.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Meads
KY

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

From Grayson
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Ironville
11 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    869 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  8. 8

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  10. 10

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carol Malone Boulevard
10.2 mi · 47%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 21%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 3%
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi · 2%
US 60
0.41 mi · 2%
Roberts Drive
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carol Malone Boulevard

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meads
00h 14m from Grayson
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grayson and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Grayson and 11 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grayson and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Meads

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

10 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

23 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

41 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.23 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
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: East Main Street (-82.948516, 38.33253)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayson and Ironville. The current time is 01:24:39.

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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.