How far is Ironville, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Jackson, KY is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Jackson.
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Start on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Continue on Brett Street
160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Donta Road
2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 31 min · Newfoundland Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wrigley Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Wrigley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on Lee City Road
7.9 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road
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Take the exit right
774 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
2859 ft · 43 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
786 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1029 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
76 m · 7 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
21 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Hurst Lane
14 m · 2 sec · Hurst Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hurst Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Jackson.
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.
Newfoundland Road
Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Sandy Hook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Ironville and 47 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Hook
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 Sandy Hook.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 72.87 mi (117.28 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 37.5531500, -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.38351, 37.55315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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