How far is Pine Knot, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Pine Knot, KY to Ironville, KY is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.05 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.19 mi
252.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.19 mi
Kilometers
252.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.05 mi
Kilometers
333.22 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Knot
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Knot
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Knot
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Pine Knot
102.2 mi
01h 44m
To Ironville
104.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
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 Pine Knot and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knot and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Drive

    19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5

    1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur

    827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Route 27

    26.4 mi · 30 min · US Route 27

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1441 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  26. 26

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  28. 28

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 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 Pine Knot and Ironville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 41%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 16%
US Route 27
26.4 mi · 13%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Hal Rogers Parkway
6.21 mi · 3%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 44m from Pine Knot
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Knot and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Knot to Ironville?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Pine Knot and 104.8 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Knot 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 Pine Knot and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 157.19 mi (252.98 km).

Pine Knot

#1 Pine Knot

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,621
Coordinates36.6509100, -84.4385500
Altitude433
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: Railroad Drive (-84.43856, 36.650952)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 Pine Knot and Ironville. The current time is 00:24:08.

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.