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Trip from Ironville, KY to Hebron Estates, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Hebron Estates, KY
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Ironville, KY to Hebron Estates, KY is 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 64 and Gene Snyder Freeway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The vast majority of this drive is on the interstate, making it a straightforward run. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day trip.
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
95.9 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 162.1 mi | 2h 54m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Preston Highway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Hebron Lane | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| West Donta Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 162.1 mi, about 2h 54m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,321 veh/hr typical · worst 1,672
Quietest
2 AM
~105 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Hebron Estates, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
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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
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West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft
·
3 sec
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KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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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
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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
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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I 64
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
56 mi
·
59 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
16
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 12
Toward KY 61: Preston Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Shepherdsville
Use the slight left lane.
19
Turn left onto KY 61
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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Preston Highway
20
Turn left onto KY 1450
0.8 mi
·
3 min
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West Hebron Lane
21
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 40m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Hebron Estates. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 64 is quite substantial at 162.1 miles. Plan to refuel before you hit that long highway segment if you're starting with less than half a tank, especially considering the $34 estimated fuel cost.
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 95.9 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron Estates, 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 191.9 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 I 64 for about 162.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area I 64 (West Bound)
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area I 64 (East Bound)
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 186.6 — 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
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~0m in
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Pine Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
8
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
7
186.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward KY 61: Preston Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward KY 61: Preston Highway
8
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shepherdsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Shepherdsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.91 one way
$63.81 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| premium | $5.18 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Ironville, KY
Evening in Ironville on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 5 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 12:00PM CDT until June 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Hebron Estates, KY
Evening in Hebron Estates on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
NE 6 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 12:00PM CDT until June 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
7 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 40m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 112.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is predominantly an interstate drive, with 96% of the 191.9 miles on highways like I 64 and the Gene Snyder Freeway. You'll experience a long stretch of 162.1 miles on I 64, where you can settle into a consistent pace. Be prepared for a higher number of exits and merging traffic as you approach the Louisville metropolitan area on the Gene Snyder Freeway.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Gene Snyder Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 191.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft
519 ft
Total Climb
768 ft
Total Descent
962 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
~82.2 mi in
Elevation Range
494 ft
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.
Between Ironville, KY and Hebron Estates, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Louisville.
Cincinnati
109.8 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via I 64
Louisville
116.7 mi in
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~2h 12m
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via I 64
About the Cities
Starting in Ironville, KY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 191.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 162.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hebron Estates, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hebron Estates, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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