How far is Ironville, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
197.94 mi
03h 43m
Flight
167.26 mi
269.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.26 mi
Kilometers
269.18 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.94 mi
Kilometers
318.55 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shepherdsville
Mon, May 25, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Mon, May 25, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-05-25T08:33
Arrive Shepherdsville
Mon, May 25, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
98.8 mi
01h 51m
To Shepherdsville
99.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Mount Washington, Shepherdsville

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Buckman Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 53%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 32%
Gene Snyder Freeway
15.3 mi · 8%
I 65 South
8.28 mi · 4%
East 4th Street
0.66 mi
KY 44
0.63 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 51m from Ironville
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ironville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 98.8 miles from Ironville and 99.1 miles from Shepherdsville.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ironville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.

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 Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 167.26 mi (269.18 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Shepherdsville

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population12,297
Coordinates37.9884000, -85.7157900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.44 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.88 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Shepherdsville. The current time is 08:33:29.

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.