Origin
Ironville, KY
Late night in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Annville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ironville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Annville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
Ironville to Annville is 134.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m via Newfoundland Road and KY 30, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you through the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey, well-suited for a single day of travel, and should provide a comfortable drive without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively short trip within the state.
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
67.3 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| KY 30 | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Mountain Parkway | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| Wrigley Road | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Slade Road | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| I 64 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Road | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| KY 715 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Newfoundland Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Annville, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
524 ft
·
28 sec
·
Brett Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 64
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
14
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on KY 7
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Newfoundland Road
16
Turn right onto KY 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on KY 7
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Wrigley Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 7
19
Continue on US 460
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 460
20
Turn left onto KY 205
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackson Road
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
22
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Mountain Parkway
23
Take the exit
351 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 40
Toward KY 15
24
Turn straight onto KY 15
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
KY 15
25
Turn left onto KY 715
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 715
26
Turn left onto KY 11
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Slade Road
27
Continue on KY 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto KY 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Booneville Road
29
Continue on KY 11
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Beattyville Road
30
Turn straight onto KY 30
19 mi
·
25 min
·
KY 30
31
Turn right onto KY 3444
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Medical Drive
32
At end of road, turn left onto KY 3630
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 3630
33
Arrive at destination
KY 3630
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 5m duration, departing in the morning from Ironville will give you ample time to reach Annville comfortably. With only one major road to follow for significant stretches, planning for one stop should be sufficient for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as the longest stretch is 20.6 miles, and ensure you're topped up before heading out. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so budget accordingly. This is a manageable drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 67.3 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ironville, 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 Ironville, KY
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Ironville, 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 Newfoundland Road for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 90.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
KY 7
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
Navigation decision point
5
90.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward KY 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 40
Toward KY 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.04 one way
$42.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.10 | $46.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Annville, KY
Late night in Annville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 5m 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 features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and more local routes. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.6 miles on Newfoundland Road, which might feel like a good section to settle into. The drive progresses through various road types, moving from Newfoundland Road onto KY 30 and eventually the Mountain Parkway, suggesting a changing pace and scenery. Expect a mixed drive profile that keeps things interesting without becoming overly technical.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Newfoundland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine 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 134.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Ironville, KY to Annville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
19.6 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Newfoundland Road. 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 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Annville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Annville, KY
Explore more options from Ironville, KY or browse trips ending in Annville, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.