How far is Maysville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.86 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.26 mi
93.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.26 mi
Kilometers
93.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.53 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-05-31T08:08
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Maysville
39.4 mi
00h 45m
To Ironville
40.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
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 Maysville and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mason Lewis Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Mason Lewis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grandview Drive

    3059 ft · 1 min · Grandview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    24.5 mi · 33 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  15. 15

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maysville 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
50.8 mi · 64%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 12%
Mason Lewis Road
5.78 mi · 7%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 6%
Forest Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Grandview Drive
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
00h 45m from Maysville
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maysville 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 Maysville to Ironville?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Maysville and 40.5 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
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: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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

There is no time difference between Maysville and Ironville. The current time is 08:08:29.

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.