How far is Ironville, KY from Morganfield, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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
337.76 mi
06h 29m
Flight
289.11 mi
465.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.11 mi
Kilometers
465.27 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.76 mi
Kilometers
543.58 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-29T19:17
Arrive Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:00 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
11:00 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
Simpsonville
KY

Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
168.6 mi
03h 14m
To Morganfield
169.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
176 mi · 52%
US Route 60
104 mi · 31%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 2%
US 60 West
5.25 mi · 2%
West Donta Road
0.55 mi
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
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
289.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
03h 14m from Ironville
Leave By
11:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morganfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Ironville and 169.1 miles from Morganfield.

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

The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 $44.95 one way or $89.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morganfield.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

36 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 289.11 mi (465.27 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.12 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.90
23.84 gal · 90.24 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.95 $89.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.70 $101.39
Premium $4.65 $55.48 $110.95
Diesel $5.30 $63.22 $126.45

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Morganfield, KY. The current time in Ironville is 19:17:40, although it is 18:17:40 in Morganfield.

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.