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

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Ironville, KY is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
268.94 mi
04h 15m
Flight
234.41 mi
377.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.41 mi
Kilometers
377.24 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.94 mi
Kilometers
432.82 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 4:53 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-12T11:37
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 12, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
8:28 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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Oak Grove
134.2 mi
02h 07m
To Ironville
134.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

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 State Highway 505

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 505

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 231

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 231

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  5. 5

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

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

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

    3052 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

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

    2515 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  23. 23

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  25. 25

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  30. 30

    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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 37%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 26%
Western Kentucky Parkway
61.9 mi · 23%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
US Highway 231
5.1 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
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 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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
02h 07m from Oak Grove
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Ironville?

The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Oak Grove and 134.8 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 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 Clear around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 234.41 mi (377.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3442100, -86.7547100
Altitude162
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: State Highway 505 (-86.754734, 37.344219)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.92 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
18.98 gal · 71.84 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.36 $80.72
Premium $4.65 $44.17 $88.33
Diesel $5.30 $50.33 $100.67

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 12, 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 11:37:16, although it is 12:37:16 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.