How far is Ironville, KY from Greenville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Greenville, KY is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (418 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.73 mi
05h 27m
Flight
259.71 mi
417.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.71 mi
Kilometers
417.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.73 mi
Kilometers
461.45 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Ironville
143.2 mi
02h 43m
To Greenville
143.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431, KY 70: Central City, Drakesboro

    1267 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    3035 ft · 51 sec · South 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Everly Brothers Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Everly Brothers Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Robert L Draper Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Robert L Draper Way

  32. 32

    Turn right

    756 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Main Cross Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Main Cross Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 36%
Western Kentucky Parkway
78.4 mi · 27%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 25%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
Everly Brothers Boulevard
3.26 mi · 1%
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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
02h 43m from Ironville
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Ironville and 143.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (418 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.16 one way or $76.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Greenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 259.71 mi (417.97 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Greenville

City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

Population4,153
Coordinates37.2011500, -87.1788900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Greenville (-87.17889, 37.20115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.3 L · about $38.16
Round trip
$76.33
20.24 gal · 76.6 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.16 $76.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.04 $86.08
Premium $4.65 $47.10 $94.20
Diesel $5.30 $53.68 $107.35

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Greenville, KY. The current time in Ironville is 03:46:16, although it is 02:46:16 in Greenville.

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.