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Trip from Ironville, KY to Augusta, 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 15m

Distance

98.4 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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

Ironville, KY

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Downtown Augusta, KY, KY

Augusta, KY

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Trip Overview

This 98.4-mile journey from Ironville, KY to Augusta, KY is a manageable day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 15 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $15, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Brett Street, Pine Street, and West Donta Road, offering a more intimate driving experience. As both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your travel. This drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to fully enjoy the local character without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.2 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AA Highway 74.3 mi 1h 38m
I 64 9.1 mi 9m
US Route 60 4.6 mi 7m
US 60 3.6 mi 5m
Augusta Chatham Road 3.2 mi 5m
Heather Renee French Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West Donta Road 0.5 mi 1m
Bob McCullough Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: AA Highway — 74.3 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Augusta, 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 · 43 sec
Exit 172 Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
14

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

26 mi · 34 min · AA Highway
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA

48 mi · 1 hr 4 min · AA Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Chatham Road
18

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
20

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street
21

Turn right

161 ft · 11 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 15-minute duration, this 98.4-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Ironville at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning, to arrive in Augusta with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the fuel cost is only about $15, you have flexibility to take your time. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially on the local roads like Brett Street, Pine Street, and West Donta Road, as the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction. Enjoy the straightforward, local feel of this Kentucky drive.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 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 22 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.2 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ironville, 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 Ironville, KY

This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ironville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 74.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Vanceburg, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vanceburg, KY

49 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

Grayson, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vanceburg, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 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

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.4

+16067563219

Visit website

Cafe Cream & MyLo’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maysville, Kentucky

2.5 mi

M & J Cafe and Food Truck

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ashland, Kentucky

2.9 mi

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.4

Augusta, Kentucky

+16067563219

Visit website

Shadow Bird Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 98.4

Augusta, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16064079220

Speedy Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 21.1

Grayson, Kentucky

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16064744419

Visit website

Cafe Cream & MyLo’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.3

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16065845158

Visit website

M & J Cafe and Food Truck

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16063270001

Visit website

Kehoe's Dixie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.3

Tollesboro, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+16067984500

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16063931138

Visit website

Sweet Caroline's Cafe

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16064087467

Visit website

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.3

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+16065645865

Visit website

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 46.6 — 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
6
19.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
20.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Turn left onto KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.38 one way

$30.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.89 $33.78
premium $4.89 $18.94 $37.87
diesel $5.61 $21.73 $43.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.78 $6.30

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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

Ironville, KY

Late night in Ironville on Sunday

Local time

2:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, KY

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

2:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 15m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 98.4-mile stretch, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted highway segments, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your navigation. The personality of this route is defined by its consistent engagement with local roadways, suggesting a winding or varied path rather than a straight shot. This type of drive often means you'll be experiencing the immediate surroundings of Kentucky's countryside directly, without the buffer of high-speed travel.

Only 18% 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: 74.3 mi on AA Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

On the drive from Ironville, KY to Augusta, 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 2h 15m. Total distance: 98.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.3 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, 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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