How far is Ironville, KY from Silver Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Silver Grove, KY is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
128.09 mi
02h 57m
Flight
99.83 mi
160.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.09 mi
Kilometers
206.14 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-06-01T19:57
Arrive Silver Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
64 mi
01h 28m
To Silver Grove
64.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Silver Grove.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 43 min · AA Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 547: Alexandria, Silver Grove

    113 m · 10 sec · Connector Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Nelson Road

    656 ft · 17 sec · Nelson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Four Mile Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Four Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
103 mi · 80%
US Route 60
14.2 mi · 11%
Four Mile Road
4.55 mi · 4%
West Donta Road
0.55 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.48 mi
Carol Malone Boulevard
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

76.8 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 28m from Ironville
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Silver Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Silver Grove?

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Ironville and 64.1 miles from Silver Grove.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Silver Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Silver Grove. Straight-line distance: 99.83 mi (160.66 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Silver Grove

#2 Silver Grove

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates39.0345100, -84.3902200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Silver Grove (-84.39022, 39.03451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Silver Grove. The current time is 19:57:07.

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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.