How far is Stanton, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Stanton, KY to Ironville, KY is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Ironville.
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Start on East College Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Morris Creek Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Morris Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Indian Mound Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Mound Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Indian Mound Drive
35 m · 2 sec · Indian Mound Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Indian Mound Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Indian Mound Drive
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Turn right onto Owingsville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Owingsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3049 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64
68 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Interstate Highway 64
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Continue on 13th Street
1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Brett Street
160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street
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Continue on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton and Ironville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate Highway 64
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64
68 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Stanton and Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Ironville?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Stanton and 50.4 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanton and Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morehead.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 76.12 mi (122.5 km).
#1 Stanton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,674 |
| Coordinates | 37.8456400, -83.8582500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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