How far is Whitley City, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Whitley City, KY to Ironville, KY is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.72 mi
03h 23m
Flight
154.32 mi
248.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.32 mi
Kilometers
248.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.72 mi
Kilometers
324.63 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Whitley City
Fri, Apr 17, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitley City
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Ironville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitley City
9:00 PM EDT
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Whitley City
99.6 mi
01h 41m
To Ironville
102.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Whitley City and Ironville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitley City and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Williamsburg Street

    962 ft · 28 sec · Williamsburg Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Route 27

    21.4 mi · 24 min · US Route 27

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1441 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  24. 24

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  26. 26

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitley City 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 42%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 16%
US Route 27
21.4 mi · 11%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Hal Rogers Parkway
6.21 mi · 3%
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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 41m from Whitley City
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitley City 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 Whitley City to Ironville?

The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Whitley City and 102.1 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitley City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitley City and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 154.32 mi (248.35 km).

Whitley City

#1 Whitley City

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,170
Coordinates36.7234100, -84.4704900
Altitude412
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: KY 1651 (-84.470331, 36.723352)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitley City and Ironville. The current time is 06:52:27.

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.