How far is Liberty, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
177.92 mi
03h 08m
Flight
145.58 mi
234.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.58 mi
Kilometers
234.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.92 mi
Kilometers
286.34 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T00:53
Arrive Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Liberty
87.1 mi
01h 34m
To Ironville
90.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lebanon Road

    71 m · 10 sec · Lebanon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Campbellsville Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Campbellsville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middleburg Road

    2065 ft · 42 sec · Middleburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1352 ft · 23 sec · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard

  23. 23

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  31. 31

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  33. 33

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
94.9 mi · 53%
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
25.1 mi · 14%
Lexington Road
15.2 mi · 9%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 3%
Man O War Boulevard
4.92 mi · 3%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Haley 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 34m from Liberty
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Liberty to Ironville?

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Liberty and 90.8 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 145.58 mi (234.29 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,139
Coordinates37.3184100, -84.9394000
Altitude247
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: Lebanon Road (-84.939419, 37.31842)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Ironville. The current time is 00:53:38.

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.