How far is Masonville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Masonville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.49 mi
04h 33m
Flight
242.28 mi
389.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.28 mi
Kilometers
389.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.49 mi
Kilometers
462.67 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 31, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Sun, May 31, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-05-31T01:58
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 31, 6:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Masonville
143.1 mi
02h 16m
To Ironville
144.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Masonville 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 35%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 25%
Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 21%
I-165 South
6.62 mi · 2%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
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 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
02h 16m from Masonville
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Masonville 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 Masonville to Ironville?

The road trip is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Masonville and 144.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Masonville and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 242.28 mi (389.91 km).

Masonville

#1 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
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: Masonville Habit Road (-87.034713, 37.675048)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.4 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.48
20.28 gal · 76.8 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.24 $76.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.13 $86.25
Premium $4.65 $47.19 $94.38
Diesel $5.30 $53.78 $107.57

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Masonville, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Masonville is 01:58:53, although it is 02:58:53 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.