How far is Jamestown, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Jamestown, KY to Ironville, KY is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.59 mi
03h 26m
Flight
164.69 mi
265.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.69 mi
Kilometers
265.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.59 mi
Kilometers
329.26 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 3, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-03T03:26
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 3, 6:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
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 Jamestown
101 mi
01h 43m
To Ironville
103.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Cumberland Parkway East

    2067 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Cumberland Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  23. 23

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 42%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 16%
Cumberland Parkway
23.2 mi · 11%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 6%
North Main Street
4.72 mi · 2%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 43m from Jamestown
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Widespread Frost near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 101 miles from Jamestown and 103.6 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jamestown and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Widespread Frost near Ironville.

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 Jamestown and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 164.69 mi (265.04 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ironville

A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4564700, -82.6923800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.063086, 36.98475)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.45
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.23 $54.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.65 $33.60 $67.20
Diesel $5.30 $38.29 $76.59

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jamestown, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Jamestown is 03:26:31, although it is 04:26:31 in Ironville.

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.