How far is Ironville, KY from Buckner, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Buckner, KY is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
185.95 mi
03h 32m
Flight
148.81 mi
239.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.95 mi
Kilometers
299.26 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckner
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Buckner
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
92.8 mi
01h 46m
To Buckner
93.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  20. 20

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road

  24. 24

    Continue on W Highway 146

    1.3 km · 1 min · W Highway 146

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 56%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 34%
Lagrange Road
5.47 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.48 mi · 2%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 1%
W Highway 146
0.8 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 46m from Ironville
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Buckner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Ironville and 93.1 miles from Buckner.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Buckner.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.49 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Buckner

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,837
Coordinates38.3836800, -85.4399600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Buckner (-85.43996, 38.38368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Buckner. The current time is 08:45:57.

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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.