How far is Worthington Hills, KY from Ironville, KY?

The driving distance from Worthington Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.12 mi
02h 52m
Flight
153.85 mi
247.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.85 mi
Kilometers
247.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.12 mi
Kilometers
291.48 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington Hills
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Ironville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington Hills
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
Winchester
KY

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

From Worthington Hills
90.3 mi
01h 26m
To Ironville
90.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthington Hills and Ironville.

  1. 1

    Start on Jonel Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Jonel Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Court

    100 m · 20 sec · Pulaski Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive

    774 ft · 35 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northumberland Drive

    1317 ft · 1 min · Northumberland Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · La Grange Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

    2602 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

  18. 18

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

    1520 ft · 44 sec · Roberts Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brett Street

    160 m · 23 sec · Brett Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Tiffany Drive

    116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington Hills 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 90%
US Route 60
4.6 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.59 mi · 3%
Westport Road
1.1 mi · 1%
La Grange Road
0.99 mi · 1%
West Donta Road
0.57 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 26m from Worthington Hills
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Worthington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Ironville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthington Hills to Ironville?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Worthington Hills and 90.8 miles from Ironville.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Worthington Hills and Chance Rain Showers 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 Worthington Hills and Ironville. Straight-line distance: 153.85 mi (247.6 km).

Worthington Hills

#1 Worthington Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,555
Coordinates38.3089600, -85.5269000
Altitude226
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: Jonel Court (-85.526769, 38.309248)
End: Tiffany Drive (-82.692391, 38.456469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington Hills and Ironville. The current time is 06:58:13.

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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.