How far is Ironville, KY from Tompkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Tompkinsville, KY is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
253.28 mi
04h 55m
Flight
204.09 mi
328.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.09 mi
Kilometers
328.45 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.28 mi
Kilometers
407.61 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM CDT
Return by in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 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
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Ironville
126.6 mi
02h 27m
To Tompkinsville
126.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    100 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

    1833 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    107 m · 5 sec · Greensburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 35%
Cumberland Parkway
56.1 mi · 22%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 13%
North Main Street
21.2 mi · 8%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 7%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
02h 27m from Ironville
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Ironville and 126.7 miles from Tompkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironville and Tompkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Tompkinsville. Straight-line distance: 204.09 mi (328.45 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Tompkinsville

City in Kentucky

Population2,229
Coordinates36.7022800, -85.6916400
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Tompkinsville (-85.69164, 36.70228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.83 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.43
17.88 gal · 67.66 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.71 $67.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.02 $76.04
Premium $4.65 $41.61 $83.21
Diesel $5.30 $47.42 $94.84

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironville, KY and Tompkinsville, KY. The current time in Ironville is 09:17:41, although it is 08:17:41 in Tompkinsville.

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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.