How far is Ironville, KY from Mayfield, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Mayfield, KY is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
381.37 mi
07h 06m
Flight
346.22 mi
557.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.22 mi
Kilometers
557.19 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.37 mi
Kilometers
613.75 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Tue, May 5, 3:54 PM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Wed, May 6, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-05T09:48
Arrive Mayfield
Tue, May 5, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
190.4 mi
03h 33m
To Mayfield
190.9 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Paducah, Mayfield

    798 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
136 mi · 36%
US Route 60
104 mi · 27%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 19%
I 24 West
43.2 mi · 11%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
346.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
03h 33m from Ironville
Leave By
9:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.4 miles from Ironville and 190.9 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.76 one way or $101.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Mayfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 346.22 mi (557.19 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Mayfield

3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky

Population9,685
Coordinates36.7417200, -88.6367200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Mayfield (-88.63672, 36.74172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 614 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.46 gal
50.94 L · about $50.76
Round trip
$101.52
26.92 gal · 101.88 L
Estimated CO2
119.6 kg one way
Round trip: 239.2 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.76 $101.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.25 $114.49
Premium $4.65 $62.64 $125.29
Diesel $5.30 $71.39 $142.78

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Mayfield, KY. The current time in Ironville is 09:48:11, although it is 08:48:11 in Mayfield.

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.