Rest Area I 64 (West Bound)
0 mi from route
Trip from Ironville, KY to Oak Grove, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
339.4 mi
546 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 22m
8 AM
6h 47m
10 AM
6h 31m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 32m
5 PM
6h 46m
8 PM
6h 14m
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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Oak Grove, KY
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
Ironville to Oak Grove is 339.4 miles and takes about 6h 21m via I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward highway cruise, making it a solid option for a single-day drive. Given the relatively short duration and highway profile, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
169.7 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 101.7 mi | 1h 50m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 98 mi | 1h 45m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 169 | 33.6 mi | 35m |
| West New Circle Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Versailles Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~633 veh/hr typical · worst 977
Quietest
2 AM
~57 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 96 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 Oak Grove, 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
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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
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Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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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
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
16
Turn right onto US KY4
5.8 mi
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8 min
·
West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Lexington Road
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
21
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 65
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
27
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 169
30
Continue on I 169
34 mi
·
35 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
31
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 East: Nashville
32
Merge onto I 24
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
35
Turn straight onto US 41 Alternate
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Fort Campbell Boulevard
36
Turn left onto KY 911
108 ft
·
3 sec
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Thompsonville Lane
37
Arrive at destination
KY 911
Trip Plan
With a total driving time of just over six hours, this route is easily manageable in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow ample time for any unexpected delays. Given the route's efficiency, you'll only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 101.7-mile stretch on I 64, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $53, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.7 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 75 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.7 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, 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 339.4 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 101.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.7 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 101.7 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.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area I 64 (East Bound)
0.1 mi from route
WK Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Beaver Dam Rest Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 112.2 and 297.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
112.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
8
199.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
199.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
7
297.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.62 one way
$113.23 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $61.53 | $123.07 |
| premium | $5.26 | $70.27 | $140.54 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $82.57 | $165.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.64 | $16.29 |
| Efficient EV | 84.9 | 0 | $29.70 | $13.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.8 | 1 | $47.52 | $21.72 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Cloudy
N 12 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Destination
Oak Grove, KY
Morning in Oak Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 187.3
View on nps.gov
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 128.8
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 222.4
View on nps.gov
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 339.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 93% of your drive on highways, which means you'll encounter a fairly continuous stretch of high-speed cruising. The longest segment without a major change in road type is 101.7 miles on I 64. Expect frequent exits and entrances as you navigate this predominantly highway corridor. The transition to surface roads will occur towards the end of your drive.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 112.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 339.4 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 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
967 ft
419 ft
Total Climb
688 ft
Total Descent
855 ft
Highest Point
967 ft
~97 mi in
Elevation Range
548 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 Oak Grove, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Cincinnati
109.8 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via I 64
Lexington
112.2 mi in
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~2h 8m
Elizabethtown
125.8 mi in
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~2h 28m
Paducah
199.1 mi in
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~3h 48m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
199.3 mi in
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~3h 48m
About the Cities
Starting in Ironville, KY
Full guide →Arriving in Oak Grove, 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 6h 21m. Total distance: 339.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 Oak Grove, 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oak Grove, KY before the return drive.
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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