How far is Ironville, KY from Cumberland, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Cumberland, KY is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
152.57 mi
03h 12m
Flight
103.41 mi
166.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.41 mi
Kilometers
166.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.57 mi
Kilometers
245.53 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Thu, Jun 11, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Jun 11, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-06-11T06:10
Arrive Cumberland
Thu, Jun 11, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prestonsburg
KY

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From Ironville
76.3 mi
01h 36m
To Cumberland
76.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Roberts Drive

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 48 sec · Winslow Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winchester Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 14th Street

    31 m · 2 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street

    114 m · 18 sec · 14th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Louisa Road

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    19.2 mi · 30 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kingdom Come Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kingdom Come Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingdom Come Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
66.9 mi · 44%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 6%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 3%
Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 2%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Hindman Bypass
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Continue on Louisa Road

57.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prestonsburg
01h 36m from Ironville
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Ironville and 76.2 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ironville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

88 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

91 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 103.41 mi (166.43 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Cumberland

City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,854
Coordinates36.9781500, -82.9885000
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Cumberland (-82.9885, 36.97815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Cumberland. The current time is 06:10:48.

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.