How far is Williamstown, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Williamstown, KY to Ironville, KY is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
155.79 mi
02h 28m
Flight
101.72 mi
163.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.72 mi
Kilometers
163.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.79 mi
Kilometers
250.72 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Tue, Apr 28, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-28T07:22
Arrive Ironville
Tue, Apr 28, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Williamstown
77.6 mi
01h 14m
To Ironville
78.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    2029 ft · 42 sec · Stewartsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  11. 11

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  13. 13

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 64%
I 75 South
43 mi · 28%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 mi
Bob McCullough Drive
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

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 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 14m from Williamstown
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Williamstown and 78.2 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ironville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.71 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
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: (-84.560499, 38.638124)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.65 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $5.30 $29.17 $58.34

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Ironville. The current time is 07:22:01.

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.