How far is Ironville, KY from Beattyville, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Beattyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Beattyville.
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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
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 31 min · Newfoundland Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wrigley Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Wrigley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Jackson Road
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Take the exit straight
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 15
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
2318 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Slade Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Slade Road
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
23 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradford Street
26 m · 4 sec · Bradford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bradford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Beattyville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Newfoundland Road
Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Clear near Beattyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Beattyville?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Ironville and 54.1 miles from Beattyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Clear near Beattyville.
Stop Ideas Near West Liberty
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 West Liberty.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Beattyville. Straight-line distance: 82.38 mi (132.57 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beattyville (-83.70686, 37.57175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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