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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Continue on Brett Street
160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Donta Road
2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Road
2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Continue on Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 49 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 181.01 mi (291.3 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 36.6909000, -85.1346800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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