How far is Hurstbourne Acres, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Hurstbourne Acres, KY to Ironville, KY is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.01 mi
02h 46m
Flight
157.82 mi
253.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.82 mi
Kilometers
253.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.01 mi
Kilometers
286.48 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hurstbourne Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurstbourne Acres
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurstbourne Acres
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Hurstbourne Acres
88.7 mi
01h 23m
To Ironville
89.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne Acres and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    575 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway

    1576 ft · 1 min · Bunsen Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    1839 ft · 47 sec · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  15. 15

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
166 mi · 93%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
US 60
0.41 mi
South Hurstbourne Parkway
0.35 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 23m from Hurstbourne Acres
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hurstbourne Acres and 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 Hurstbourne Acres to Ironville?

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Hurstbourne Acres and 89.3 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hurstbourne Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurstbourne Acres and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 157.82 mi (253.98 km).

Hurstbourne Acres

#1 Hurstbourne Acres

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,894
Coordinates38.2211800, -85.5891300
Altitude203
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: (-85.589065, 38.221214)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurstbourne Acres and Ironville. The current time is 06:58:01.

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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.