How far is Ironville, KY from Stearns, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Stearns, KY is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Stearns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Stearns.
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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
2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Road
2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Continue on Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1219 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1797 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Wilburn Ross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilburn Ross Highway
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Turn right
795 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Stearns.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stearns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Stearns?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 101.2 miles from Ironville and 101.2 miles from Stearns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stearns.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Stearns. Straight-line distance: 155.88 mi (250.86 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stearns
Census designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,416 |
| Coordinates | 36.6989700, -84.4774400 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stearns (-84.47744, 36.69897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.92 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
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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