How far is Ironville, KY from Catlettsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Catlettsburg, KY is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Catlettsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Catlettsburg.
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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
3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn straight onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 48 sec · Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 14th Street
31 m · 2 sec · 14th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street
114 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Louisa Street
2006 ft · 28 sec · Louisa Street
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Continue on Court Street
132 m · 13 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
37 m · 2 sec · 35th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 35th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Catlettsburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Greenup Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Catlettsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Catlettsburg?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Ironville and 5.2 miles from Catlettsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Catlettsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Catlettsburg. Straight-line distance: 6.13 mi (9.86 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catlettsburg
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.4048000, -82.6004400 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catlettsburg (-82.60044, 38.4048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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