Traveling from Ironville to Falmouth covers 114.9 miles across the Southeast region of Kentucky. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the same regional landscape, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout your travels. Whether you are looking for a quick getaway or a straightforward transit, this route is manageable for most drivers without the need for an overnight stay.
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
57.4 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AA Highway
65.5 mi
1h 27m
Willow Neave Road
12.3 mi
18m
KY 10
10.5 mi
18m
I 64
9.1 mi
9m
US Route 60
4.6 mi
7m
US 60
3.6 mi
5m
Brooksville-Powersville Road
3 mi
4m
Powersville-Willow Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 65.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Falmouth, 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 172Toward 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
39 mi·53 min·AA Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto KY 10
11 mi·18 min·KY 10
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto KY 10; KY 19
0.6 mi·51 sec·Frankfort Street
19
Continue on KY 10; KY 19
3.0 mi·4 min·Brooksville-Powersville Road
20
Turn right onto KY 10
1.3 mi·1 min·Powersville Willow Road
21
Continue on KY 10
1.4 mi·2 min·Powersville-Willow Road
22
Turn left onto KY 22
12 mi·18 min·Willow Neave Road
23
Turn slight left onto KY 22
487 ft·10 sec·Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
KY 22
Trip Plan
Given the total duration of 2 hours and 43 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While you only need to account for one stop, taking the time to stretch your legs during the transition from the AA Highway to the local roads will help you stay sharp. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Ironville, as the $17 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Since this route relies heavily on local roads like Willow Neave Road and KY 10, check for any local traffic alerts that might impact your travel time. Embracing the turn-heavy nature of the route early on will make for a much more relaxed arrival in Falmouth.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falmouth, 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 114.9 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 AA Highway for about 65.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
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
$17.96 one way
$35.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.72
$39.45
premium
$4.89
$22.11
$44.22
diesel
$5.61
$25.37
$50.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.06
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.09
$7.35
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Falmouth, KY
Late night
in Falmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 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 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend about 24% of your journey on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 65.5 miles along the AA Highway. The transition between the AA Highway, Willow Neave Road, and KY 10 creates a shifting pace that keeps the drive engaging. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to navigate varied road conditions as you move between larger arteries and tighter local paths. It is a technical drive that rewards those who enjoy being actively involved in the navigation process.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.5 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 15 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 Falmouth, 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 43m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 65.5 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 Falmouth, KY before heading back.
