How far is Ironville, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Florence, KY is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.41 mi
02h 39m
Flight
110.79 mi
178.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.79 mi
Kilometers
178.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, May 1, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Fri, May 1, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-30T21:25
Arrive Florence
Fri, May 1, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
77.5 mi
01h 19m
To Florence
62.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge

    2408 ft · 33 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    113 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway

    2188 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway

    854 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway

    1585 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 54%
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
24.5 mi · 17%
US 23 North
11.3 mi · 8%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
8.76 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75.2 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 19m from Ironville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Ironville and 62.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 110.79 mi (178.3 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Florence. The current time is 21:25:22.

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.