How far is Ironville, KY from Anchorage, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Anchorage, KY is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.1 mi
03h 22m
Flight
154.45 mi
248.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.45 mi
Kilometers
248.56 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.1 mi
Kilometers
285.02 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-17T08:47
Arrive Anchorage
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Ironville
88.4 mi
01h 41m
To Anchorage
88.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    57 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shelbyville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hazelwood Road

    1849 ft · 1 min · Hazelwood Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Hazelwood Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 59%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 35%
Shelbyville Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Evergreen Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Gene Snyder Freeway
0.84 mi
West Donta Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 47m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 41m from Ironville
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Anchorage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Ironville and 88.7 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Anchorage.

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 Ironville and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 154.45 mi (248.56 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Anchorage

Small city in Kentucky, USA

Population2,427
Coordinates38.2667400, -85.5330200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Anchorage (-85.53302, 38.26674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Anchorage. The current time is 08:47:01.

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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.