How far is Ironville, KY from Versailles, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Versailles, KY is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.93 mi
02h 31m
Flight
114.02 mi
183.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.02 mi
Kilometers
183.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.93 mi
Kilometers
207.5 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ironville
64.4 mi
01h 15m
To Versailles
64.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 81%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 5%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
Lexington Road
4.47 mi · 3%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 15m from Ironville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Versailles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Ironville and 64.6 miles from Versailles.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Partly Cloudy near Versailles.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lick.

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 114.02 mi (183.49 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Versailles (-84.72995, 38.05258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.65 $21.18 $42.35
Diesel $5.30 $24.13 $48.27

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

There is no time difference between Ironville and Versailles. The current time is 23:01:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.