How far is Ironville, KY from Lancaster, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lancaster, KY is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Lancaster.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Road
2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Continue on Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 2872: Richmond
2199 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Duncannon Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duncannon Lane
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52
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Continue on Richmond Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
24 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Lancaster.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Ironville and 70.8 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Owingsville
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 Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 117.78 mi (189.55 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
City in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,840 |
| Coordinates | 37.6195200, -84.5780000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-84.578, 37.61952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.22 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
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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