How far is Okolona, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Ironville, KY is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.4 mi
02h 58m
Flight
163.87 mi
263.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.87 mi
Kilometers
263.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.4 mi
Kilometers
304.81 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Okolona
94.4 mi
01h 29m
To Ironville
95 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
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 Okolona and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  14. 14

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 86%
Gene Snyder Freeway
13.3 mi · 7%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
Preston Highway
2.19 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 29m from Okolona
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Okolona and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Okolona and 95 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 163.87 mi (263.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
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: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 Okolona and Ironville. The current time is 04:04:54.

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.