How far is Ironville, KY from Raceland, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Raceland, KY is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Raceland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Raceland.
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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 · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Donta Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Donta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road
4 mi · 7 min · Bellefonte Princess Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 23
28 m · 10 sec · US Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Raceland.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
4.73 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Raceland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Raceland?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Ironville and 4.8 miles from Raceland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Raceland.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Raceland. Straight-line distance: 6.1 mi (9.81 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raceland
Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.5400800, -82.7285000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raceland (-82.7285, 38.54008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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