How far is Oak Grove, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Ironville, KY is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
340.42 mi
05h 17m
Flight
288.07 mi
463.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.07 mi
Kilometers
463.61 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.42 mi
Kilometers
547.85 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-17T14:38
Arrive Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 2:17 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
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Oak Grove
169.8 mi
02h 38m
To Ironville
170.6 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    3052 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  17. 17

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  20. 20

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

    2515 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  27. 27

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  29. 29

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 29%
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 29%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 21%
I 169 North
33.8 mi · 10%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
7.17 mi · 2%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
288.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
02h 38m from Oak Grove
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Ironville?

The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.8 miles from Oak Grove and 170.6 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.29 one way or $90.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 288.07 mi (463.61 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
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: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.47 L · about $45.29
Round trip
$90.58
24.02 gal · 90.94 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.29 $90.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.08 $102.16
Premium $4.65 $55.89 $111.79
Diesel $5.30 $63.70 $127.40

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Oak Grove is 14:38:02, although it is 15:38:02 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.