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Trip from Edmonton, 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 26m

Distance

231.5 mi

372 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Edmonton, KY, KY

Edmonton, KY

Alexander Aubin

village and civil parish in Amber Valley district, Derbyshire, England, UK

Ironville, KY

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Trip Overview

This 231.5-mile drive from Edmonton, KY, to Ironville, KY, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 4 hours and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64, Cumberland Parkway, and I-75, this journey keeps you on the highway for 91% of the time, making it a straightforward commute. With a projected fuel cost of around $36, it's an economical option for exploring within Kentucky. The route is focused on efficient travel, so if you're looking to cover ground without extensive detours, this is a solid choice. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, ensuring a consistent pace.

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

115.7 miles from Edmonton, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 84.5 mi 1h 30m
Cumberland Parkway 55.8 mi 59m
I 75 32.2 mi 34m
KY 461 17.6 mi 20m
Boonesborough Road 12.3 mi 15m
KY 80 10.7 mi 14m
US Route 60 4.6 mi 7m
US 60 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmonton, KY and Ironville, KY.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 68; KY 80

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · Greensburg Street
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward Somerset
5

Merge onto Cumberland Parkway

56 mi · 59 min · Cumberland Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 86 Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
7

Continue on KY 914

0.4 mi · 33 sec · KY 914
8

Turn left onto KY 80

11 mi · 14 min · KY 80
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
10

Turn straight onto KY 461

18 mi · 20 min · KY 461
11

Continue on US 25

0.8 mi · 1 min · Richmond Street
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 75

32 mi · 34 min · I 75
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
15

Turn right onto KY 627

12 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
16

Continue on KY 627

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
17

Turn left onto KY 627

1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
18

Continue on KY 627

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Paris Road
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
20

Merge onto I 64

0.9 mi · 59 sec · I 64
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

84 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 64
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 181 Toward US 60
23

Turn left onto US 60

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 60
24

Turn left onto US 60

4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
25

Continue on US 60

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 13th Street
26

Turn left onto KY 766

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
27

At end of road, turn right onto KY 766

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Roberts Drive
28

Turn sharp left onto KY 766

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Donta Road
29

Turn right onto Pine Street

157 ft · 8 sec · Pine Street
30

Turn right onto Brett Street

524 ft · 22 sec · Brett Street
31

Continue on Tiffany Drive

382 ft · 16 sec · Tiffany Drive
32

Arrive at destination

Tiffany Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 26-minute duration, this trip is comfortably completed in a single day. Plan to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays. You'll encounter one recommended stop, so consider breaking up the 84.5-mile stretch on I-64. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, especially as you transition between different parkways and interstates. The most straightforward approach is to start your drive early to maximize daylight and ensure a relaxed arrival in Ironville without feeling rushed.

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 115.7 miles from Edmonton, KY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 51 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 34m

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 Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, KY

This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Edmonton, 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 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, KY

116 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

Monticello, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.7 miles from Edmonton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Guadalajara

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Russell Springs, Kentucky

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12708667775

Visit website

Acapulco Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Russell Springs, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Just Love Coffee - Berea, KY

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berea, Kentucky

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Purdy's Coffee Co. (Downtown)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Kentucky

2 mi

El Guadalajara

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Russell Springs, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12708667775

Visit website

Acapulco Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Russell Springs, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702900942

Visit website

Just Love Coffee - Berea, KY

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Berea, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18597563089

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 16.5

Columbia, Kentucky

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+12703859097

Visit website

The Hall on Main Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.3

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18593105185

Nuevo Vallarta

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18596241433

Visit website

Pepe's Mexican Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Jamestown, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12703432424

Visit website

The Rex Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Nancy, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16067080022

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

Purdy's Coffee Co. (Downtown)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18596249920

Visit website

Brewtanicals Coffee House and Plant Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18593027610

Visit website

Woodhouse Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.3

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18599793377

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 231.5

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16063298888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 57.6 and 231.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 86 Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
5
88.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
5
220.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 60

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 181 Toward US 60
5
231.3 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | Brett Street

Turn right onto Brett Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.19 one way

$72.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.74 $79.48
premium $4.89 $44.55 $89.10
diesel $5.61 $51.11 $102.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.5 0 $24.31 $11.11
Efficient EV 57.9 0 $20.26 $9.26
EV Truck/SUV 92.6 1 $32.41 $14.82

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edmonton, KY

Night in Edmonton on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ironville, KY

Night in Ironville on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Richmond, KY

116 mi in

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

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

4h 26m 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.

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 56.5
View on nps.gov
Camp Nelson National Monument

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 121
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 231.5-mile journey. With 91% of the route on major roads like I-64, Cumberland Parkway, and I-75, you'll experience efficient travel. The longest continuous stretch without needing to exit is a significant 84.5 miles on I-64, allowing for extended periods of consistent speed. While predominantly interstate, the transition between these major arteries will define the drive's character. It's designed for covering distance rather than lingering at roadside attractions.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.5 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Cumberland Parkway. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 57.6 miles in.

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 231.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Edmonton, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Burnside and Winchester.

Burnside

57.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Winchester

120.5 mi in | ~2h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 231.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.5 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.

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: at 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument and Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 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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