How far is Harlan, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Harlan, KY to Ironville, KY is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlan and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlan and Ironville.
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Start on Railroad Street
127 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
90 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
32.3 mi · 48 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
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Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road
3126 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 Harlan and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Gap Road
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harlan and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlan to Ironville?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Harlan and 89.8 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harlan and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Martin
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 Martin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlan and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 116.67 mi (187.76 km).
#1 Harlan
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 36.8431400, -83.3218500 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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