How far is Guthrie, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Guthrie, KY to Ironville, KY is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.6 mi
05h 09m
Flight
275.03 mi
442.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.03 mi
Kilometers
442.62 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.6 mi
Kilometers
519.18 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Guthrie
Wed, Apr 29, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie
2026-04-29T05:35
Arrive Ironville
Wed, Apr 29, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 2:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie
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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Guthrie
161 mi
02h 34m
To Ironville
161.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 9th Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Interstate Highway 65

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  31. 31

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  33. 33

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 31%
Interstate Highway 65
71.9 mi · 22%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 22%
Russellville Road
16.9 mi · 5%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 4%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
02h 34m from Guthrie
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guthrie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161 miles from Guthrie and 161.6 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.91 one way or $85.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Guthrie and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guthrie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 275.03 mi (442.62 km).

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#1 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
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: Ewing Street (-87.166276, 36.648447)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.09 L · about $42.91
Round trip
$85.83
22.76 gal · 86.18 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.91 $85.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.40 $96.80
Premium $4.65 $52.96 $105.93
Diesel $5.30 $60.36 $120.72

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Guthrie, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Guthrie is 05:35:16, although it is 06:35:16 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.