How far is Russell, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Russell, KY to Ironville, KY is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.13 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.21 mi
6.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.21 mi
Kilometers
6.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.13 mi
Kilometers
9.86 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 31, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Sun, May 31, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-05-31T02:21
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 31, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Russell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellefonte
KY

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

From Russell
3 mi
00h 05m
To Ironville
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gesling Road

    598 ft · 28 sec · Gesling Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Kenwood Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Kenwood Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Christopher Drive

    2219 ft · 1 min · Saint Christopher Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Country Club Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bellefonte Princess Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Donta Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Donta Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Ironville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellefonte Princess Road
2.84 mi · 46%
Country Club Drive
0.99 mi · 16%
Kenwood Drive
0.84 mi · 14%
West Donta Road
0.71 mi · 12%
Saint Christopher Drive
0.42 mi · 7%
Gesling Road
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bellefonte Princess Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Princess Road

2.84 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
00h 05m from Russell
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russell 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 Russell to Ironville?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Russell and 3 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

5 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

23 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

35 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

92 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 4.21 mi (6.78 km).

Russell

#1 Russell

City in the U.

Population3,207
Coordinates38.5173000, -82.6976600
Altitude197
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: Gesling Road (-82.69768, 38.517189)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Ironville. The current time is 02:21:25.

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.