How far is Ironville, KY from Olive Hill, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Olive Hill, KY is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.08 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Wed, Jun 3, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-06-03T03:26
Arrive Olive Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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
Grayson
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
17.1 mi
00h 22m
To Olive Hill
17.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Olive Hill.

  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

    19.4 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Olive Hill

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grayson Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Grayson Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    117 m · 8 sec · Cross Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
24.4 mi · 71%
Grayson Road
4.05 mi · 12%
West Donta Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Bob McCullough Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Roberts Drive
0.29 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayson
00h 22m from Ironville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Olive Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Olive Hill?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Grayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Ironville and 17.1 miles from Olive Hill.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Olive Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Grayson

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

32 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

43 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Huntington

45 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

80 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Olive Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.45 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Olive Hill

#2 Olive Hill

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,534
Coordinates38.3000800, -83.1740700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Olive Hill (-83.17407, 38.30008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Olive Hill. The current time is 03:26:06.

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.