How far is Richmond, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Ironville, KY is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.25 mi
02h 02m
Flight
99.93 mi
160.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.93 mi
Kilometers
160.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, May 1, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, May 1, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-30T22:29
Arrive Ironville
Fri, May 1, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Lakeview Heights
KY

Human settlement in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Richmond
58.9 mi
01h 01m
To Ironville
61.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  18. 18

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  20. 20

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 71%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 10%
Lexington Road
6.56 mi · 5%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
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 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Heights
01h 01m from Richmond
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Richmond and 61.3 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

60 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

79 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

97 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 99.93 mi (160.82 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
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: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $4.65 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.30 $22.49 $44.98

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Ironville. The current time is 22:29:23.

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.