How far is Ledbetter, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Ledbetter, KY to Ironville, KY is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.6 miles (532 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
363.21 mi
05h 41m
Flight
330.59 mi
532.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.59 mi
Kilometers
532.04 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.21 mi
Kilometers
584.53 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ledbetter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ledbetter
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ledbetter
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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Ledbetter
181.2 mi
02h 50m
To Ironville
182 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Adair Street

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Adair Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cutoff Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Iuka Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Iuka Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1657 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  28. 28

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  30. 30

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 28%
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 27%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 19%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 11%
Dover Road
14.1 mi · 4%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
330.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
02h 50m from Ledbetter
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ledbetter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Ledbetter and 182 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 330.6 miles (532 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ledbetter and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 330.59 mi (532.04 km).

Ledbetter

#1 Ledbetter

Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky

Population1,683
Coordinates37.0475600, -88.4769900
Altitude106
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: US 60 (-88.477005, 37.047476)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.82 gal
48.52 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.69
25.64 gal · 97.04 L
Estimated CO2
113.9 kg one way
Round trip: 227.9 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.34 $96.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.52 $109.05
Premium $4.65 $59.66 $119.33
Diesel $5.30 $68.00 $135.99

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ledbetter, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Ledbetter is 22:37:48, although it is 23:37:48 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.