How far is Sturgis, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Sturgis, KY to Ironville, KY is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Ironville.
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Start on North Main Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Broadway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Island Ford Road
1 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1750 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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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 Sturgis and Ironville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Ironville?
The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Sturgis and 173 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.93 one way or $91.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturgis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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 Bardstown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 294.83 mi (474.48 km).
#1 Sturgis
Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 37.5467100, -87.9839100 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.69 | $113.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.60 | $129.21 |
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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