How far is Ironville, KY from Whitley City, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Whitley City, KY is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.92 mi
03h 51m
Flight
154.32 mi
248.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.32 mi
Kilometers
248.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.92 mi
Kilometers
321.74 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitley City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Whitley City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Ironville
99.9 mi
01h 55m
To Whitley City
100 mi
01h 55m

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
58°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Whitley City.

  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

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1219 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1797 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Street

    962 ft · 19 sec · Williamsburg Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williamsburg Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
89.7 mi · 45%
Hal Rogers Parkway
32.6 mi · 16%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 16%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 9%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 55m from Ironville
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ironville and Chance Rain Showers near Whitley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Whitley City?

The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 99.9 miles from Ironville and 100 miles from Whitley City.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Chance Rain Showers near Whitley City.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winchester, 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 Winchester.

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Whitley City. Straight-line distance: 154.32 mi (248.35 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Whitley City

#2 Whitley City

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,170
Coordinates36.7234100, -84.4704900
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Whitley City (-84.47049, 36.72341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Whitley City. The current time is 08:22:24.

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.