How far is Ironville, KY from Prestonsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Prestonsburg, KY is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
75.04 mi
01h 31m
Flight
54.81 mi
88.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.81 mi
Kilometers
88.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prestonsburg
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Wed, May 13, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-13T00:33
Arrive Prestonsburg
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Louisa
KY

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

From Ironville
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Prestonsburg
37.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lake Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
61.8 mi · 82%
Greenup Avenue
3.58 mi · 5%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Louisa Street
1.12 mi · 1%
North Lake Drive
1.03 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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 45m from Ironville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prestonsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Ironville and 37.5 miles from Prestonsburg.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prestonsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

74 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

88 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Prestonsburg. Straight-line distance: 54.81 mi (88.21 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Prestonsburg

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

Population3,460
Coordinates37.6656500, -82.7715500
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Prestonsburg (-82.77155, 37.66565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Prestonsburg. The current time is 00:33:00.

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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.