How far is La Grange, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from La Grange, KY to Ironville, KY is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
180.8 mi
02h 57m
Flight
145.44 mi
234.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.06 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.8 mi
Kilometers
290.97 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, May 30, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in La Grange
Sun, May 31, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-05-30T18:24
Arrive Ironville
Sat, May 30, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 La Grange
89.7 mi
01h 28m
To Ironville
91.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    1503 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    17.9 mi · 29 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Smithfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Smithfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    580 ft · 14 sec · Frankfort Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  15. 15

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  17. 17

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 55%
Mount Eden Road
47.9 mi · 26%
South 1st Street
17.9 mi · 10%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Smithfield Road
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

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 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 28m from La Grange
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Ironville?

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from La Grange and 91.1 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Sunny 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 La Grange and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.06 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
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: South 1st Avenue (-85.378831, 38.407569)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.65 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.30 $33.84 $67.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Ironville. The current time is 18:24:36.

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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.