This 125.8-mile drive from Claryville to Ironville, Kentucky, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. The route primarily utilizes AA Highway and Alexandria Pike, with a shorter segment on I-64, making for an 18% highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this journey through the Southeast region of Kentucky is best suited for a single day of travel. It's a practical option if you're looking for a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stay.
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
62.9 miles from Claryville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AA Highway
91.5 mi
2h 2m
I 64
9.2 mi
9m
Alexandria Pike
5 mi
6m
US Route 60
4.6 mi
7m
US 60
4 mi
6m
Peach Grove Road
3.4 mi
5m
State Highway 154
2.5 mi
4m
KY 154
2.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 91.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claryville, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·51 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right
486 ft·37 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Licking Pike
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Licking Pike
4
Turn right onto KY 915
0.2 mi·24 sec·Camel Crossing
5
Continue on KY 915
300 ft·10 sec·Lickert Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 27
5.0 mi·6 min·Alexandria Pike
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto KY 154
3.4 mi·5 min·Peach Grove Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on KY 154
2.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 154
9
Turn slight left onto KY 154
2.1 mi·5 min·KY 154
10
Turn right onto KY 9; AA
65 mi·1 hr 27 min·AA Highway
11
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi·34 min·AA Highway
12
Take the exit
248 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi·46 sec·Carol Malone Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
15
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi·9 min·I 64
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 181Toward US 60
17
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi·6 min·US 60
18
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi·7 min·US Route 60
19
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi·28 sec·13th Street
20
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi·1 min·Bob McCullough Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi·43 sec·Roberts Drive
22
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi·1 min·West Donta Road
23
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft·8 sec·Pine Street
24
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft·22 sec·Brett Street
25
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft·16 sec·Tiffany Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 56 minute duration, this 125.8-mile trip is easily completed in a single day. Plan to depart in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and to take advantage of the single recommended stop. The longest stretch is 91.5 miles on AA Highway, so consider fueling up before embarking on this segment. With a $20 fuel cost, it's a budget-friendly excursion. Be prepared for the 'turn-heavy' nature of the local roads as you navigate between Claryville and Ironville.
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 62.9 miles from Claryville, KY, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.5 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.9 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Claryville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Claryville, KY
This is one driving day of about 125.8 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Claryville, 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 91.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|South Licking Pike
At end of road, turn right onto South Licking Pike
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|US 27 / Alexandria Pike
Turn right onto US 27 / Alexandria Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|KY 154 / Peach Grove Road
Turn left onto KY 154 / Peach Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.67 one way
$39.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.59
$43.19
premium
$4.89
$24.21
$48.42
diesel
$5.61
$27.78
$55.55
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: 44 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
37.7
0
$13.21
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.01
$5.03
EV Truck/SUV
50.3
0
$17.61
$8.05
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Claryville, KY
Late night
in Claryville on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ironville, KY
Late night
in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
12:44 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
5 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 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 125.8-mile route. While 18% of the journey involves highway speeds, the character is predominantly local roads, interspersed with segments of AA Highway and Alexandria Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 91.5 miles on AA Highway, offering a consistent experience for a significant portion of the drive. This suggests a route that winds through communities rather than a fast-paced interstate cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.5 mi on AA Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 125.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (South Licking Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 27 / Alexandria Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 125.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.5 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ironville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (South Licking Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 27 / Alexandria Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ironville, KY before heading back.
