How far is Ironville, KY from Lawrenceburg, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
138.98 mi
02h 46m
Flight
123.06 mi
198.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.06 mi
Kilometers
198.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.98 mi
Kilometers
223.66 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Ironville
69.4 mi
01h 23m
To Lawrenceburg
69.6 mi
01h 23m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    29 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Roberts Drive

    1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Street

    137 m · 15 sec · Lexington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    157 m · 22 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rose Hill Avenue

    1844 ft · 41 sec · Rose Hill Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Tyrone Pike

    9 mi · 13 min · Tyrone Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on East Woodford Street

    3169 ft · 58 sec · East Woodford Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 75%
Tyrone Pike
8.96 mi · 6%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
Lexington Road
4.4 mi · 3%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 23m from Ironville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 69.4 miles from Ironville and 69.6 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 123.06 mi (198.05 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population11,529
Coordinates38.0373000, -84.8966200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.89662, 38.0373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Lawrenceburg. The current time is 01:55:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.