How far is Ironville, KY from Northfield, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Northfield, KY is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Northfield.
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Start on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Continue on Brett Street
160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Donta Road
2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
3160 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 42 East
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
111 m · 15 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Northfield Drive
115 m · 14 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
2872 ft · 2 min · Newmarket Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 36 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn left onto Stannye Court
84 m · 12 sec · Stannye Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stannye Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Northfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Northfield?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Ironville and 91.7 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 160.15 mi (257.74 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-85.64107, 38.28701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
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
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