How far is Ironville, KY from Flatwoods, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.46 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.76 mi
7.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.76 mi
Kilometers
7.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellefonte
KY

Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Flatwoods
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto West Donta Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bellefonte Princess Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Country Club Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Saint Christopher Drive

    1519 ft · 45 sec · Saint Christopher Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Diederich Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Diederich Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Bellefonte Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bellefonte Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Powell Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellefonte Princess Road
2.84 mi · 38%
Country Club Drive
0.99 mi · 13%
Diederich Boulevard
0.95 mi · 13%
Bellefonte Road
0.9 mi · 12%
West Donta Road
0.71 mi · 10%
Argillite Road
0.57 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Bellefonte Princess Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road

2.84 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
00h 07m from Ironville
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Ironville and 3.7 miles from Flatwoods.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ironville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

5 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

23 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

35 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

92 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Flatwoods. The current time is 02:05:32.

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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.