Origin
Alexandria, KY
Morning in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, KY to Ironville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
125.4 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
Alexandria to Ironville is 125.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 51 minutes via AA Highway and I 64, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Kentucky, beginning in the Southeast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a drive with frequent turns, suggesting a pace that allows for observation rather than high-speed travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Alexandria, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 101 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Stonehouse Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Flagg Springs Pike | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 101 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on Washington Street
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto KY 10
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on KY 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on KY 10
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flagg Springs Pike
5
Turn left onto KY 1997
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonehouse Road
6
Turn right onto KY 9; AA
75 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
AA Highway
7
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi
·
34 min
·
AA Highway
8
Take the exit
248 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
11
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
13
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
14
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
15
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
16
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
18
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
19
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
20
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
21
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 51 minute drive time, leaving Alexandria in the morning allows ample time to reach Ironville with daylight to spare. The 125.4-mile route is manageable for a single day, so you can be flexible with your departure and any brief stops. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $20, and plan to refuel before you leave Alexandria if needed. The AA Highway, being the longest stretch at 101 miles, will be your main focus for navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Alexandria, KY, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alexandria, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, KY
This is one driving day of about 125.4 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Alexandria, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 101 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Alexandria, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 10 / East Main Street
Turn left onto KY 10 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
104.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
105.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
114.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
125.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.60 one way
$39.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ironville, KY
Morning in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 14% of the 125.4 miles on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of 101 miles on the AA Highway, which means you'll be navigating local roads for most of your trip. Expect to encounter many intersections and changes in direction as you travel through communities.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101 mi on AA Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 10 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 125.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ironville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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