How far is Ironville, KY from Saint Dennis, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.91 mi
03h 45m
Flight
171.93 mi
276.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.93 mi
Kilometers
276.69 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.91 mi
Kilometers
313.68 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Dennis
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sat, May 30, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-30T14:20
Arrive Saint Dennis
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
97.3 mi
01h 52m
To Saint Dennis
97.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Saint Dennis.

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shawnee Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1934: Cane Run Road, Ralph Avenue

    1693 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cane Run Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cane Run Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Crums Lane

    109 m · 10 sec · South Crums Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lynnview Drive

    2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynnview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 54%
I 64 West
69 mi · 35%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10.8 mi · 6%
Shawnee Expressway
2.21 mi · 1%
Cane Run Road
1.19 mi · 1%
I 264 West
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 52m from Ironville
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Saint Dennis?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 97.3 miles from Ironville and 97.6 miles from Saint Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Dennis.

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 Saint Dennis. Straight-line distance: 171.93 mi (276.69 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Dennis

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Saint Dennis (-85.8458, 38.1884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Saint Dennis. The current time is 14:20:11.

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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.