How far is Whitesburg, KY from Ironville, KY?
The driving distance from Whitesburg, KY to Ironville, KY is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitesburg and Ironville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitesburg and Ironville.
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Start on North Webb Avenue
705 ft · 14 sec · North Webb Avenue
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Turn straight onto Hazard Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hazard Road
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass
783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass
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Continue on Hindman Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on Martin Road
14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road
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Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
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Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Winslow Road
1666 ft · 53 sec · Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Drive
2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road
3126 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 Whitesburg and Ironville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Gap Road
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitesburg and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitesburg to Ironville?
The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Paintsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Whitesburg and 66.5 miles from Ironville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Whitesburg and Mostly Sunny near Ironville.
Stop Ideas Near Paintsville
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 Paintsville.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitesburg and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 92.74 mi (149.25 km).
#1 Whitesburg
City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 37.1184300, -82.8268300 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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