How far is Monticello, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Monticello, KY to Ironville, KY is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Ironville.
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Start on Halifax Drive
154 m · 20 sec · Halifax Drive
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Turn right onto Holwyn Road
1138 ft · 41 sec · Holwyn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Keithshire Way
1 km · 1 min · Keithshire Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Reynolds Road
9 m · 1 sec · West Reynolds Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Reynolds Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Reynolds Road
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
1079 ft · 22 sec · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Continue on 13th Street
1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
2995 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 Monticello and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Haley Road
Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Clear leaving Monticello and Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Ironville?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 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?
Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Monticello and 62.6 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.23 one way or $32.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Monticello and Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview Heights.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 105.82 mi (170.3 km).
#1 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.76 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
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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