How far is Ironville, KY from Williamstown, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Williamstown, KY is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.7 mi
02h 54m
Flight
101.72 mi
163.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.72 mi
Kilometers
163.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.7 mi
Kilometers
248.97 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Tue, Apr 28, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-28T08:46
Arrive Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Ironville
77.3 mi
01h 27m
To Williamstown
77.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown

    1420 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 67%
I 75 North
36.5 mi · 24%
I 64 West
6.93 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.55 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.48 mi
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 27m from Ironville
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Ironville and 77.4 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ironville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.71 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Williamstown. The current time is 08:46:25.

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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.