How far is Tompkinsville, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Tompkinsville, KY to Ironville, KY is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.85 mi
04h 17m
Flight
204.09 mi
328.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.09 mi
Kilometers
328.45 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.85 mi
Kilometers
410.14 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tompkinsville
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Ironville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tompkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Tompkinsville
126.1 mi
02h 08m
To Ironville
128.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    19 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Edmonton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Greensburg Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Somerset

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    55.8 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  26. 26

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  28. 28

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 33%
Cumberland Parkway
55.8 mi · 22%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 13%
Edmonton Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 5%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
02h 08m from Tompkinsville
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tompkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tompkinsville to Ironville?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Tompkinsville and 128.7 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tompkinsville and Ironville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tompkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ironville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tompkinsville and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 204.09 mi (328.45 km).

Tompkinsville

#1 Tompkinsville

City in Kentucky

Population2,229
Coordinates36.7022800, -85.6916400
Altitude280
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: West 4th Street (-85.691729, 36.702196)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tompkinsville, KY and Ironville, KY. The current time in Tompkinsville is 06:45:59, although it is 07:45:59 in Ironville.

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.