How far is Ironville, KY from Maysville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Maysville, KY is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
78.53 mi
01h 50m
Flight
58.26 mi
93.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.26 mi
Kilometers
93.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.53 mi
Kilometers
126.38 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, May 31, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-31T09:15
Arrive Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
39.2 mi
00h 55m
To Maysville
39.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    24.5 mi · 33 min · AA Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grandview Drive

    3059 ft · 1 min · Grandview Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mason Lewis Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Mason Lewis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
50.8 mi · 65%
US Route 60
14.2 mi · 18%
Mason Lewis Road
6.06 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
0.8 mi · 1%
Grandview Drive
0.58 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Turn left onto AA Highway

26.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
00h 55m from Ironville
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Ironville and 39.3 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

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 Maysville. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Maysville. The current time is 09:15:24.

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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.