How far is Salyersville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Salyersville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.03 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.76 mi
84.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.76 mi
Kilometers
84.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.03 mi
Kilometers
128.8 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, May 3, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Salyersville
Sun, May 3, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salyersville
2026-05-03T03:22
Arrive Ironville
Sun, May 3, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salyersville
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
Louisa
KY

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

From Salyersville
39.5 mi
00h 44m
To Ironville
40.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    149 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mountain Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mountain Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rock House Road

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Rock House Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wheeler Branch Road

    1 km · 43 sec · Wheeler Branch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Paintsville Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · New Paintsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    66 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2278 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue

    746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road

  16. 16

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Paintsville Road
69.6 mi · 87%
Mountain Parkway
2.13 mi · 3%
13th Street
2.08 mi · 3%
North Church Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Rock House Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Wheeler Branch Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Paintsville Road

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 44m from Salyersville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Salyersville 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 Salyersville to Ironville?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Salyersville and 40.5 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

74 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

88 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salyersville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 52.76 mi (84.91 km).

Salyersville

#1 Salyersville

City in Magoffin County, Kentucky

Population1,639
Coordinates37.7525900, -83.0687800
Altitude260
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 Church Street (-83.068875, 37.752582)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Salyersville and Ironville. The current time is 03:22:57.

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.