How far is Ironville, KY from Pikeville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Pikeville, KY is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
100.81 mi
02h 01m
Flight
68.18 mi
109.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.18 mi
Kilometers
109.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.81 mi
Kilometers
162.24 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikeville
Thu, May 7, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, May 7, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-07T11:51
Arrive Pikeville
Thu, May 7, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Paintsville
KY

City in Kentucky

From Ironville
50.4 mi
01h 00m
To Pikeville
50.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Roberts Drive

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 48 sec · Winslow Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winchester Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 14th Street

    31 m · 2 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street

    114 m · 18 sec · 14th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Louisa Road

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    67 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Mayo Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Loraine Street

    924 ft · 23 sec · Loraine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hambley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Division Street

    82 m · 9 sec · Division Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    94 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
87.7 mi · 87%
Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 4%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Louisa Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Hambley Boulevard
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Continue on Louisa Road

57.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paintsville
01h 00m from Ironville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ironville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pikeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Paintsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Ironville and 50.4 miles from Pikeville.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ironville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pikeville.

Stop Ideas Near Paintsville

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

74 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

76 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

102 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.72 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Pikeville

City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky

Population6,432
Coordinates37.4792700, -82.5187600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Pikeville (-82.51876, 37.47927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Pikeville. The current time is 11:51:49.

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.