How far is Pineville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Pineville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.02 mi
03h 34m
Flight
129.29 mi
208.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.29 mi
Kilometers
208.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.46 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Mon, May 11, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Pineville
Tue, May 12, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pineville
2026-05-11T19:54
Arrive Ironville
Mon, May 11, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pineville
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
Wayland
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Pineville
91.7 mi
01h 47m
To Ironville
104.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 11 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pineville and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 66

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stoney Fork Road

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Stoney Fork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Straight Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Straight Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Fork Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Middle Fork Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Middle Fork Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Middle Fork Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harlan Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Harlan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    42.2 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  25. 25

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pineville 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Gap Road
68 mi · 35%
Hal Rogers Parkway
57.3 mi · 29%
Stoney Fork Road
12.6 mi · 6%
Middle Fork Road
10.7 mi · 5%
Harlan Road
10.7 mi · 5%
Winchester Avenue
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Gap Road

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayland
01h 47m from Pineville
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pineville and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Pineville and 104.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pineville and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Wayland

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

113 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

116 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pineville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 129.29 mi (208.08 km).

Pineville

#1 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
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: Pine Street (-83.694802, 36.761985)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 · May 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pineville and Ironville. The current time is 19:54:23.

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.