How far is Ironville, KY from Lakeside Park, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lakeside Park, KY is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.65 mi
03h 05m
Flight
108.76 mi
175.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.76 mi
Kilometers
175.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.65 mi
Kilometers
244.06 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Lakeside Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
75.7 mi
01h 32m
To Lakeside Park
75.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Lakeside Park.

  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

    Continue on Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge

    2408 ft · 33 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    113 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1303: Turkeyfoot Road

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Turkeyfoot Road

    2427 ft · 1 min · Turkeyfoot Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hudson Avenue

    956 ft · 44 sec · Hudson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Evergreen Court

    91 m · 13 sec · Evergreen Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 50%
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
24.5 mi · 16%
US 23 North
11.3 mi · 7%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
8.5 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 32m from Ironville
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Lakeside Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Lakeside Park?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 75.7 miles from Ironville and 75.9 miles from Lakeside Park.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Lakeside Park.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Lakeside Park. Straight-line distance: 108.76 mi (175.03 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Lakeside Park

#2 Lakeside Park

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,753
Coordinates39.0356200, -84.5691100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Lakeside Park (-84.56911, 39.03562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
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.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Lakeside Park. The current time is 15:30:45.

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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.