How far is Morganfield, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Morganfield, KY to Ironville, KY is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.53 mi
05h 22m
Flight
289.11 mi
465.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.11 mi
Kilometers
465.27 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.53 mi
Kilometers
543.21 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganfield
2026-04-29T17:01
Arrive Ironville
Wed, Apr 29, 10:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 2:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganfield
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
Simpsonville
KY

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

From Morganfield
168.4 mi
02h 41m
To Ironville
169.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morgan Street

    2208 ft · 37 sec · North Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

    748 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville

    2451 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  13. 13

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  18. 18

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  20. 20

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganfield 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
276 mi · 82%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 6%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 2%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
289.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
02h 41m from Morganfield
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morganfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Morganfield and 169.1 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.91 one way or $89.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morganfield 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 around Morganfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

36 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganfield and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 289.11 mi (465.27 km).

Morganfield

#1 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
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 (-87.916486, 37.683583)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.09 L · about $44.91
Round trip
$89.83
23.82 gal · 90.18 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.91 $89.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.65 $101.31
Premium $4.65 $55.43 $110.86
Diesel $5.30 $63.17 $126.34

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 · Apr 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morganfield, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Morganfield is 17:01:05, although it is 18:01:05 in Ironville.

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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.