How far is Ironville, KY from Jenkins, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.44 mi
02h 33m
Flight
88.71 mi
142.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.71 mi
Kilometers
142.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.32 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jenkins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Jenkins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Paintsville
KY

City in Kentucky

From Ironville
64.7 mi
01h 16m
To Jenkins
64.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Winchester Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 14th Street

    31 m · 2 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street

    114 m · 18 sec · 14th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Louisa Road

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    140 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cove Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
117 mi · 91%
Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 3%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Louisa Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Continue on Louisa Road

57.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paintsville
01h 16m from Ironville
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Jenkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Paintsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Ironville and 64.7 miles from Jenkins.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Jenkins.

Stop Ideas Near Paintsville

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

74 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

76 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

102 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 88.71 mi (142.77 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Jenkins

City in Kentucky

Population1,895
Coordinates37.1734400, -82.6309900
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.44 $38.87
Premium $4.65 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $5.30 $24.24 $48.48

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

There is no time difference between Ironville and Jenkins. The current time is 05:36:39.

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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.