How far is Ironville, KY from Wurtland, KY?

The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Wurtland, KY is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.79 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.97 mi
12.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.58 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wurtland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironville
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Wurtland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ironville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Russell
KY

City in the U.

From Ironville
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Wurtland
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto West Donta Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Donta Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bellefonte Princess Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Heaberlin Road

    1434 ft · 1 min · Heaberlin Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wurtland Avenue

    568 ft · 16 sec · Wurtland Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wurtland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellefonte Princess Road
3.99 mi · 31%
West Donta Road
0.71 mi · 6%
Heaberlin Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Wurtland Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Brett Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Tiffany Drive
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

7.51 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 10m from Ironville
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironville and Sunny near Wurtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Ironville and 6.4 miles from Wurtland.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Wurtland.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

6 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

25 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

32 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Wurtland. Straight-line distance: 7.97 mi (12.82 km).

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#1 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Wurtland

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,013
Coordinates38.5503600, -82.7779400
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Ironville (-82.69238, 38.45647)
End: Wurtland (-82.77794, 38.55036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.65 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $5.30 $2.39 $4.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironville and Wurtland. The current time is 02:16:08.

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.