How far is Park Hills, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
138.82 mi
02h 38m
Flight
107.84 mi
173.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.84 mi
Kilometers
173.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.82 mi
Kilometers
223.41 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Park Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Hills
2026-04-17T14:02
Arrive Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park 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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Park Hills
75.9 mi
01h 19m
To Ironville
62.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Park Hills and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Hills and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amsterdam Road

    2528 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montague Road

    1054 ft · 42 sec · Montague Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    1358 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street

  6. 6

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

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway

    2753 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    799 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

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

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

    2421 ft · 31 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2732 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  28. 28

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 62%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
40.4 mi · 29%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
I 471 South
4.88 mi · 4%
I 71 North
2.1 mi · 2%
13th Street
2.08 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 19m from Park Hills
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Hills 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 Park Hills to Ironville?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 75.9 miles from Park Hills and 62.9 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Park Hills and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 107.84 mi (173.55 km).

Park Hills

#1 Park Hills

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,995
Coordinates39.0714500, -84.5321700
Altitude229
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: (-84.532076, 39.071451)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Hills and Ironville. The current time is 14:02:37.

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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.