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Cloverport, KY
Night in Cloverport on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
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Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Cloverport, 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
4h 55m
Distance
258 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cloverport, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
Cloverport to Ironville is 258 miles and takes about 4h 55m via I 64 and US 60, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. Expect a very highway-focused experience, making it an efficient drive if you're looking to cover ground quickly. Given the relatively short duration and highway profile, this is best suited as a single-day journey for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129 miles from Cloverport, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 161.8 mi | 2h 54m |
| US 60 | 62.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roberts Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 161.8 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverport, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on Poplar Street
315 ft
·
19 sec
·
Poplar Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto KY 105
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto US 60; KY 144
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 60; KY 144
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 60; KY 259
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60; KY 259
6
Continue on US 60; KY 79
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 60; KY 79
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
8
Merge onto KY 841
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
10
Merge onto I 64
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
14
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
15
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
16
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
17
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
19
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
20
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
21
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
22
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility on this route. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 160 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Given the $40 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to check gas prices before you leave Cloverport, as they can vary significantly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129 miles from Cloverport, KY, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.8 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
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 Cloverport, 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 Cloverport, KY
This is one driving day of about 258 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Cloverport, 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 I 64 for about 161.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129 miles from Cloverport, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.8 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 147 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 60; KY 144
Turn left onto US 60; KY 144
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge onto KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
84.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
5
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
147 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.34 one way
$80.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.29 | $88.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.65 | $99.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 151.2
View on nps.gov
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 44.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 98% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 64 and the Gene Snyder Freeway. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 161.8 miles on I 64. The character is primarily that of a modern interstate, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 161.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 60; KY 144.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 258 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles (US 60; KY 144): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cloverport, KY to Ironville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.
Ashland
147 mi in
|
~2h 48m
|
via I 64
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 258 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 161.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.7 miles (US 60; KY 144): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Ironville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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