How far is Ironville, KY from Plano, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Plano, KY is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 10m.
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.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Plano.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Scottsville, Bowling Green
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231: Scottsville, Bowling Green
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Scottsville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto Plano Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Plano Road
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Turn left onto Larmon Mill Road
30 m · 4 sec · Larmon Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Larmon Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Plano.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Ironville and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Plano?
The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Ironville and 136.6 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.61 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Plano, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Ironville and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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 Lawrenceburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Plano. Straight-line distance: 231.03 mi (371.8 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
Plano is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8803200, -86.4183200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plano (-86.41832, 36.88032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $3.80 | $36.61 | $73.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $42.34 | $84.69 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $58.40 | $116.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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