How far is Ironville, KY from Union, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Union, KY is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Union.
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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
10 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Florence, Union
1274 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Union School Road
1203 ft · 51 sec · Union School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Union.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Union?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Ironville and 80.8 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg
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 Vanceburg.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Union. Straight-line distance: 112.41 mi (180.9 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
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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