How far is Wilder, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Wilder, KY to Ironville, KY is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
134.3 mi
02h 25m
Flight
105.2 mi
169.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.2 mi
Kilometers
169.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.3 mi
Kilometers
216.14 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Wilder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilder
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Ironville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilder
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
South Shore
KY

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States

From Wilder
73.4 mi
01h 13m
To Ironville
61 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Licking Pike

    155 m · 17 sec · Licking Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moock Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Moock Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Alexandria Pike

    99 m · 10 sec · Alexandria Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 South

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

    2421 ft · 31 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2732 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Winslow Road

    1666 ft · 51 sec · Winslow Road

  23. 23

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

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 64%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
40.4 mi · 30%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
13th Street
2.08 mi · 2%
Moock Road
1.64 mi · 1%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Shore
01h 13m from Wilder
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilder and Sunny near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

South Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Wilder and 61 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilder and Sunny near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near South Shore

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

1 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

38 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

56 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilder and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 105.2 mi (169.3 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population3,061
Coordinates39.0564500, -84.4868900
Altitude165
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: Center Street (-84.486883, 39.056484)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilder and Ironville. The current time is 00:18:36.

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.