How far is Manchester, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Manchester, KY to Ironville, KY is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Ironville.
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Start on Richmond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Continue straight
933 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
1086 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
38.7 mi · 44 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
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Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road
3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Brett Street
160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street
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Continue on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Gap Road
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Ironville?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Allen City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Manchester and 81.3 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Allen City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Huntington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 107.29 mi (172.66 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 37.1537000, -83.7618600 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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