How far is Mayfield, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Mayfield, KY to Ironville, KY is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
382.6 mi
05h 56m
Flight
346.22 mi
557.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.22 mi
Kilometers
557.19 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.6 mi
Kilometers
615.73 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Tue, May 5, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Tue, May 5, 7:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-05-05T07:19
Arrive Ironville
Tue, May 5, 1:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:57 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
5:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Mayfield
190.9 mi
02h 58m
To Ironville
191.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    83 m · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2642 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Paducah Road

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Paducah Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

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

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    3052 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  22. 22

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

    2515 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  29. 29

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  31. 31

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 26%
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 26%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 18%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 10%
North 7th Street
27.6 mi · 7%
I 24 East
16.6 mi · 4%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
346.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
02h 58m from Mayfield
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mayfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Mayfield and 191.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.91 one way or $101.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mayfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 346.22 mi (557.19 km).

Mayfield

#1 Mayfield

3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky

Population9,685
Coordinates36.7417200, -88.6367200
Altitude145
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: West Broadway Street (-88.63672, 36.741647)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.5 gal
51.11 L · about $50.91
Round trip
$101.82
27 gal · 102.22 L
Estimated CO2
120 kg one way
Round trip: 239.9 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.91 $101.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.42 $114.83
Premium $4.65 $62.83 $125.66
Diesel $5.30 $71.60 $143.21

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mayfield, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Mayfield is 07:19:57, although it is 08:19:57 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.