How far is Ironville, KY from Knottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Knottsville, KY is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Knottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Knottsville.
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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
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum
62 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
46 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 144
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 144
17.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 144
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 144
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Knottsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Knottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Knottsville?
The road trip is about 277.7 miles (446.9 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Ironville and 139.1 miles from Knottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Knottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Knottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Knottsville. Straight-line distance: 233.77 mi (376.22 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knottsville (-86.90416, 37.77172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
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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