How far is Plano, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Plano, KY to Ironville, KY is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.83 mi
04h 16m
Flight
231.03 mi
371.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.03 mi
Kilometers
371.8 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.83 mi
Kilometers
440.68 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Nov 8, 2:01 PM EST
Return by in Plano
Sun, Nov 8, 5:17 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-11-08T08:45
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:01 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CST
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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Plano
136.5 mi
02h 08m
To Ironville
137.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 6 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Larmon Mill Road

    30 m · 7 sec · Larmon Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plano Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Plano Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward KY 9007 North

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    634 ft · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Interstate Highway 65

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  22. 22

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  24. 24

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 37%
Interstate Highway 65
71.9 mi · 26%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 26%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
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 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
02h 08m from Plano
Leave By
8:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Plano and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Plano and 137.4 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plano and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Plano and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 231.03 mi (371.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plano

Plano is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.8803200, -86.4183200
Altitude186
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: Larmon Mill Road (-86.418313, 36.880258)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $36.73
Round trip
$73.45
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $36.73 $73.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $42.48 $84.95
Premium $4.84 $46.74 $93.47
Diesel $6.06 $58.58 $117.16

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Plano, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Plano is 08:45:15, although it is 09:45:15 in Ironville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.