How far is Ironville, KY from Cloverport, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Cloverport, KY is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
258.25 mi
04h 55m
Flight
218.38 mi
351.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.38 mi
Kilometers
351.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.25 mi
Kilometers
415.62 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-18T04:21
Arrive Cloverport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
128.9 mi
02h 27m
To Cloverport
129.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    44.3 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Poplar Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 40%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 24%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 10%
Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 6%
Elm Street
0.55 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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
02h 27m from Ironville
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cloverport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Ironville and 129.3 miles from Cloverport.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.35 one way or $68.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Cloverport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cloverport.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Cloverport. Straight-line distance: 218.38 mi (351.45 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Cloverport (-86.63276, 37.83339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.5 L · about $34.35
Round trip
$68.71
18.22 gal · 69 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.35 $68.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.74 $77.49
Premium $4.65 $42.40 $84.80
Diesel $5.30 $48.32 $96.64

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Cloverport, KY. The current time in Ironville is 04:21:21, although it is 03:21:21 in Cloverport.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.