How far is West Liberty, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from West Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.88 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.12 mi
77.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.88 mi
Kilometers
99.58 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Liberty
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Liberty
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
Grayson
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From West Liberty
30.7 mi
00h 37m
To Ironville
31.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.9 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  14. 14

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
27.7 mi · 45%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
US 60
0.41 mi · 1%
Roberts Drive
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

22.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayson
00h 37m from West Liberty
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving West Liberty and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Liberty to Ironville?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Grayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from West Liberty and 31.2 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around West Liberty and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Grayson

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

32 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

43 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Huntington

45 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

80 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 km).

West Liberty

#1 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
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: (-83.259363, 37.921444)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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

There is no time difference between West Liberty and Ironville. The current time is 20:00:31.

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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.