How far is Silver Grove, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Silver Grove, KY to Ironville, KY is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
129 mi
02h 22m
Flight
99.83 mi
160.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129 mi
Kilometers
207.6 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Grove
2026-06-01T19:00
Arrive Ironville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Grove
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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Silver Grove
64.2 mi
01h 11m
To Ironville
64.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Grove and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Four Mile Road

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Four Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Connector Road

    621 ft · 19 sec · Connector Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto AA Highway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 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 Silver Grove 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
103 mi · 80%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 8%
Four Mile Road
4.7 mi · 4%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 4%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto AA Highway

76.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 11m from Silver Grove
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Grove to Ironville?

The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Silver Grove and 64.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Grove and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 99.83 mi (160.66 km).

Silver Grove

#1 Silver Grove

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates39.0345100, -84.3902200
Altitude151
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: East 2nd Street (-84.390191, 39.034554)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.23 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
9.1 gal · 34.46 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.65 $21.18 $42.35
Diesel $5.30 $24.13 $48.27

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Grove and Ironville. The current time is 19:00:15.

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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.