How far is Orchard Grass Hills, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Orchard Grass Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
182.55 mi
02h 55m
Flight
153.47 mi
246.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.47 mi
Kilometers
246.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.55 mi
Kilometers
293.78 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Orchard Grass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orchard Grass Hills
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orchard Grass Hills
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 Orchard Grass Hills
91.5 mi
01h 27m
To Ironville
91 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orchard Grass Hills and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Grass Hills and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodreed Court

    735 ft · 35 sec · Woodreed Court

  2. 2

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

    115 m · 19 sec · Sideoats Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard

    2174 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1809 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    2445 ft · 41 sec · La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  22. 22

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 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 Orchard Grass Hills 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 89%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.59 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.01 mi · 1%
Ballardsville Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 27m from Orchard Grass Hills
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Orchard Grass Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orchard Grass Hills to Ironville?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 91.5 miles from Orchard Grass Hills and 91 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Orchard Grass Hills and Chance Rain Showers 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 Orchard Grass Hills and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 153.47 mi (246.99 km).

Orchard Grass Hills

#1 Orchard Grass Hills

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,786
Coordinates38.3236800, -85.5213500
Altitude192
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: Woodreed Court (-85.520859, 38.323728)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.38 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.76 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orchard Grass Hills and Ironville. The current time is 04:52:52.

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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.