How far is Ironville, KY from South Shore, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to South Shore, KY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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 South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and South Shore.
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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 · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Donta Road
3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn straight onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 48 sec · Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · 13th Street
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Continue on Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
2408 ft · 33 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
113 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 253
1321 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Gallia Pike
113 m · 5 sec · Gallia Pike
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Continue on Kenyon Road
811 ft · 11 sec · Kenyon Road
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Continue on Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 45 sec · Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
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Continue on AA Highway
3076 ft · 42 sec · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right
651 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
43 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and South Shore.
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.
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
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 Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to South Shore?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Greenup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Ironville and 16.8 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Greenup
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 Greenup.
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Huntington
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-82.95823, 38.72091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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