How far is Ironville, KY from Danville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Danville, KY is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
150.38 mi
03h 01m
Flight
126.26 mi
203.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.26 mi
Kilometers
203.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.38 mi
Kilometers
242.02 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sun, Apr 12, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-12T09:37
Arrive Danville
Sun, Apr 12, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Ironville
75.1 mi
01h 30m
To Danville
75.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1610 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 69%
Lexington Road
15.1 mi · 10%
East New Circle Road
6.08 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.85 mi · 3%
Nicholasville Road
2.52 mi · 2%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 30m from Ironville
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Clear near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Ironville and 75.2 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Clear near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 126.26 mi (203.2 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Danville. The current time is 09:37:48.

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.