How far is Ironville, KY from Fort Wright, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Fort Wright, KY is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Fort Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Fort Wright.
-
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
-
2
Continue on Brett Street
160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Donta Road
3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
-
5
Turn straight onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
-
6
Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 48 sec · Winslow Road
-
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · 13th Street
-
8
Continue on Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
2408 ft · 33 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
-
9
Keep slight left
113 m · 9 sec
-
10
Merge slight right
23.9 mi · 26 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right
1406 ft · 39 sec
-
15
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
-
18
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
1847 ft · 48 sec
-
20
Turn left onto Madison Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Pike
-
21
Turn left onto Kyles Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Kyles Lane
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kyles Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Fort Wright.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Fort Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Fort Wright?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Ironville and 75.7 miles from Fort Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Fort Wright.
Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vanceburg.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Fort Wright. Straight-line distance: 107.42 mi (172.87 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Wright
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.0517300, -84.5341100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Wright (-84.53411, 39.05173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.