How far is Oakbrook, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Oakbrook, KY to Ironville, KY is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.42 mi
02h 41m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.42 mi
Kilometers
232.42 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Oakbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakbrook
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakbrook
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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Oakbrook
79.7 mi
01h 20m
To Ironville
64.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakbrook Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oakbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Burlington Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    2108 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

    2421 ft · 31 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2732 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  22. 22

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakbrook 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 59%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
40.4 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
I 71 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
2.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75 mi · 01h 32m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 20m from Oakbrook
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakbrook and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Oakbrook and 64.8 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakbrook and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakbrook and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

Oakbrook

#1 Oakbrook

Census designated place

Population9,036
Coordinates38.9997800, -84.6852200
Altitude265
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: Oakbrook Drive (-84.685124, 38.999813)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakbrook and Ironville. The current time is 01:06:56.

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.