How far is Ironville, KY from Van Lear, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Van Lear, KY is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Van Lear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Van Lear.
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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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Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 14th Street
31 m · 2 sec · 14th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street
114 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street
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Continue on Louisa Road
49.6 mi · 57 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn sharp left
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road
149 m · 22 sec · Miller Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Possum Hollow Road
13 m · 2 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Possum Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironville and Van Lear.
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.
Louisa Road
Continue on Louisa Road
49.6 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Van Lear?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Ironville and 34.3 miles from Van Lear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
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 Louisa.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Van Lear. Straight-line distance: 47.48 mi (76.41 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Lear (-82.75794, 37.77121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
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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