How far is Ironville, KY from Scottsville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Scottsville, KY is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
271.46 mi
05h 11m
Flight
224.73 mi
361.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.73 mi
Kilometers
361.66 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.46 mi
Kilometers
436.88 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsville
Sun, May 31, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, May 31, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-31T10:45
Arrive Scottsville
Sun, May 31, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:38 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
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Ironville
135.6 mi
02h 35m
To Scottsville
135.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cumberland Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Glasgow, Scottsville

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Scottsville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Scottsville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on New Glasgow Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · New Glasgow Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Smiths Grove Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Smiths Grove Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smiths Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 33%
Cumberland Parkway
74.5 mi · 27%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 12%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 7%
Scottsville Road
12.6 mi · 5%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 5%
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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
224.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
02h 35m from Ironville
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Ironville and 135.8 miles from Scottsville.

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

The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Scottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Scottsville. Straight-line distance: 224.73 mi (361.66 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Scottsville

City in Kentucky

Population4,548
Coordinates36.7533800, -86.1905400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Scottsville (-86.19054, 36.75338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.26 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.25
19.16 gal · 72.52 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.13 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.74 $81.49
Premium $4.65 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.30 $50.81 $101.62

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Scottsville, KY. The current time in Ironville is 10:45:48, although it is 09:45:48 in Scottsville.

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.