How far is Ironville, KY from Southgate, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Southgate, KY is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Southgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Southgate.
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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
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Southgate, Fort Thomas
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27, KY 8: Southgate
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Alexandria Pike
2860 ft · 2 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Temple Place
114 m · 20 sec · Temple Place
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Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
610 ft · 27 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Southgate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Southgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Southgate?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
South Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Ironville and 73.1 miles from Southgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.61 one way or $41.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ironville and Rain Showers Likely near Southgate.
Stop Ideas Near South Shore
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 South Shore.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Southgate. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.85 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southgate
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 4,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.0720000, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southgate (-84.47272, 39.072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.00 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
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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