How far is Ironville, KY from Albany, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.03 mi
04h 19m
Flight
181.01 mi
291.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.01 mi
Kilometers
291.3 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.03 mi
Kilometers
350.89 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 12, 12:57 PM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-12T09:37
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 12, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Ironville
109 mi
02h 09m
To Albany
109.1 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Brett Street

    160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Donta Road

    2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    29 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Roberts Drive

    1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    100 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 49 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Street

    33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 41%
Hal Rogers Parkway
46.2 mi · 21%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 15%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 8%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Cross Street
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
02h 09m from Ironville
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Ironville and 109.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 181.01 mi (291.3 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates36.6909000, -85.1346800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $29.00
Round trip
$58.00
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.00 $58.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.71 $65.41
Premium $4.65 $35.79 $71.58
Diesel $5.30 $40.79 $81.58

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 Ironville, KY and Albany, KY. The current time in Ironville is 09:37:47, although it is 08:37:47 in Albany.

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.