How far is Ironville, KY from Mount Vernon, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Mount Vernon, KY is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.48 mi
02h 48m
Flight
117.84 mi
189.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.84 mi
Kilometers
189.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.13 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Ironville
72.7 mi
01h 24m
To Mount Vernon
72.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Mount Vernon.

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    100 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

    1 km · 55 sec · Richmond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    5 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 62%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 22%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Richmond Street
1.79 mi · 1%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 24m from Ironville
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 72.7 miles from Ironville and 72.8 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

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 Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 117.84 mi (189.65 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 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,499
Coordinates37.3528600, -84.3404900
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Mount Vernon (-84.34049, 37.35286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Mount Vernon. The current time is 08:19:20.

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.