How far is Ironville, KY from Pine Knot, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Pine Knot, KY is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.13 mi
03h 58m
Flight
157.19 mi
252.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.19 mi
Kilometers
252.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.13 mi
Kilometers
330.12 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Knot
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Pine Knot
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
102.5 mi
01h 59m
To Pine Knot
102.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Pine Knot.

  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 · 49 sec · Richmond Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1219 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1797 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur

    827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5

    1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Railroad Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · Railroad Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 44%
Hal Rogers Parkway
37.6 mi · 18%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 16%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 9%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Boone Avenue
1.31 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 59m from Ironville
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Pine Knot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Pine Knot?

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 102.5 miles from Ironville and 102.6 miles from Pine Knot.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Pine Knot.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Pine Knot. Straight-line distance: 157.19 mi (252.98 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Pine Knot

#2 Pine Knot

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,621
Coordinates36.6509100, -84.4385500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Pine Knot (-84.43855, 36.65091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.60
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.30 $54.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.79 $61.58
Premium $4.65 $33.69 $67.39
Diesel $5.30 $38.40 $76.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Pine Knot. The current time is 02:16:05.

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.