How far is Hendron, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Hendron, KY to Ironville, KY is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
373.21 mi
05h 50m
Flight
338.73 mi
545.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.73 mi
Kilometers
545.13 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.21 mi
Kilometers
600.63 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendron
2026-04-12T05:05
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:50 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
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendron
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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hendron
186.9 mi
02h 55m
To Ironville
186.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on At Massa Drive

    93 m · 15 sec · At Massa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Felix Avenue

    552 ft · 31 sec · Felix Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road

    2561 ft · 57 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Oak Road

    1457 ft · 46 sec · Lone Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nashville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  20. 20

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  23. 23

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

    2515 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  30. 30

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  32. 32

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendron 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 27%
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 27%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 19%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 10%
Nashville
34.2 mi · 9%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
338.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
02h 55m from Hendron
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendron 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 Hendron to Ironville?

The road trip is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Hendron and 186.3 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.66 one way or $99.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendron and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendron and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 338.73 mi (545.13 km).

Hendron

#1 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
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: At Massa Drive (-88.629431, 37.039505)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.85 L · about $49.66
Round trip
$99.33
26.34 gal · 99.7 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.66 $99.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.01 $112.02
Premium $4.65 $61.29 $122.59
Diesel $5.30 $69.85 $139.71

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendron, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Hendron is 05:05:02, although it is 06:05:02 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.