How far is Ironville, KY from Windy Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Windy Hills, KY is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.81 mi
03h 29m
Flight
159.87 mi
257.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.87 mi
Kilometers
257.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.81 mi
Kilometers
294.2 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windy Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Windy Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
91.3 mi
01h 44m
To Windy Hills
91.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Windy Hills.

  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 left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    3160 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    89 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    90 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 West: Brownsboro Road

    25 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    1008 ft · 42 sec · Brownsboro Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rudy Lane

    1867 ft · 1 min · Rudy Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Two Springs Lane

    57 m · 8 sec · Two Springs Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Two Springs Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
104 mi · 57%
I 64 West
69 mi · 38%
I 264 East
1.65 mi · 1%
Henry Watterson Expressway
1.51 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 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 44m from Ironville
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ironville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Windy Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Windy Hills?

The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 91.3 miles from Ironville and 91.5 miles from Windy Hills.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ironville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Windy Hills.

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 Windy Hills. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.29 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Windy Hills

#2 Windy Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,461
Coordinates38.2739600, -85.6344100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Windy Hills (-85.63441, 38.27396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Windy Hills. The current time is 08:17:50.

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.