Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ironville, KY
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Elkfork, KY
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Ironville to Elkfork is 58.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Newfoundland Road and I 64, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single day trip when you want to cover a moderate distance without extensive planning. You'll find this route provides a practical way to travel between these two points, with a manageable duration and cost.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| I 64 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Wells Creek Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Staffordsville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wrigley Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Elkfork, KY.
Start on Tiffany Drive
Continue on Brett Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Turn left onto KY 766
Turn right onto KY 766
Continue on KY 766
Turn left onto KY 766
Turn right onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7
Continue on KY 7
Turn right onto KY 7
Continue on KY 7
Turn left onto KY 650
Continue on KY 650
At end of road, turn left onto KY 172
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto KY 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto KY 172 / Staffordsville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Elkfork on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 30% of the total 58.3 miles on highways. You'll experience stretches on local roads like Newfoundland Road and Wells Creek Road, interspersed with time on I 64. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 20.6 miles on Newfoundland Road, offering a consistent pace before you transition to other road types. Expect a varied feel, shifting from potentially more winding local routes to the faster pace of the interstate.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ironville, KY to Elkfork, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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