How far is Ironville, KY from Manchester, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Manchester, KY is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
160.3 mi
03h 08m
Flight
107.29 mi
172.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.3 mi
Kilometers
257.97 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Mon, May 4, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Mon, May 4, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-04T02:40
Arrive Manchester
Mon, May 4, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Allen City
KY

City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
80.2 mi
01h 34m
To Manchester
80.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    42.3 mi · 48 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

    38.5 mi · 44 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Manchester

    1255 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    106 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    91 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
66.9 mi · 42%
Hal Rogers Parkway
38.5 mi · 24%
Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 2%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 2%
KY 80
1.48 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
1.22 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 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen City
01h 34m from Ironville
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Allen City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Ironville and 80.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ironville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Allen City

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

93 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

97 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 107.29 mi (172.66 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester

City in Kentucky

Population1,277
Coordinates37.1537000, -83.7618600
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Manchester (-83.76186, 37.1537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Manchester. The current time is 02:40:10.

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.