How far is Midway, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Midway, KY to Ironville, KY is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.98 mi
02h 04m
Flight
110.02 mi
177.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.02 mi
Kilometers
177.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.97 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Midway
63.6 mi
01h 02m
To Ironville
64.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Winter Street

    943 ft · 16 sec · North Winter Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Midway Road

    2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Midway 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 78%
Georgetown Road
15.6 mi · 12%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
Midway Road
0.49 mi
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 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 02m from Midway
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midway and 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 Midway to Ironville?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Midway and 64.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midway and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 110.02 mi (177.06 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1509100, -84.6838300
Altitude252
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: East Main Street (-84.68386, 38.150883)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.11
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.06 $36.11
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.61 $41.22
Premium $5.00 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $6.12 $27.65 $55.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Ironville. The current time is 15:48:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.