How far is Providence, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Providence, KY to Ironville, KY is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.57 mi
03h 06m
Flight
136.94 mi
220.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.94 mi
Kilometers
220.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.57 mi
Kilometers
293.82 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Tue, Nov 10, 4:08 AM EST
Return by in Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 7:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-11-10T01:02
Arrive Ironville
Tue, Nov 10, 4:08 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:00 PM EST
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 Providence
92.9 mi
01h 33m
To Ironville
89.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiley Road

    14 m · 8 sec · Wiley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    25.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Eden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  15. 15

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 55%
Mount Eden Road
47.9 mi · 26%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
US 60
0.41 mi
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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 33m from Providence
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 92.9 miles from Providence and 89.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence 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 Providence and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 136.94 mi (220.39 km).

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#1 Providence

Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5745100, -85.2210700
Altitude259
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: Wiley Road (-85.221186, 38.574568)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.35 $28.01 $56.02
Premium $4.78 $30.78 $61.55
Diesel $6.05 $38.94 $77.87

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Ironville. The current time is 01:02:10.

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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.