How far is Owingsville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Owingsville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
72.43 mi
01h 13m
Flight
61.97 mi
99.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.97 mi
Kilometers
99.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.43 mi
Kilometers
116.56 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owingsville
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owingsville
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
Olive Hill
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Owingsville
35.7 mi
00h 36m
To Ironville
36.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
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 Owingsville and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    640 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Suddith Street

    792 ft · 15 sec · Suddith Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East High Street

    2018 ft · 34 sec · East High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Midland Trail

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Midland Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  10. 10

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  12. 12

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owingsville and Ironville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Midland Trail
60.1 mi · 83%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 6%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
US 60
0.41 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Midland Trail

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive Hill
00h 36m from Owingsville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Owingsville 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 Owingsville to Ironville?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Olive Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Owingsville and 36.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Owingsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Olive Hill

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

50 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

65 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owingsville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 61.97 mi (99.73 km).

Owingsville

#1 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
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: East Main Street (-83.764065, 38.144751)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Owingsville and Ironville. The current time is 23:07:42.

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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.