Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Paintsville, KY
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Ironville, KY to Paintsville, KY is 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m via Louisa Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Kentucky. Expect a drive with frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. With a duration under two hours and minimal fuel cost, this is a straightforward journey easily completed in a single day. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a short hop with minimal planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa Road | 49.6 mi | 56m |
| Greenup Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| KY 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Louisa Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| KY 321 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Paintsville, KY.
Start on Tiffany Drive
Continue on Brett Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Turn left onto KY 766
Turn straight onto KY 1134
Turn right onto KY 1134
At end of road, turn left onto US 60
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
Continue on 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; US 60
Continue on US 23; US 60
Continue on US 23; US 60
Continue on US 23; US 60
Continue on US 23
Turn left onto KY 321
Turn left onto KY 40
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 40
Turn right onto Court Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.7 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 4.4 — 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
At end of road, turn left onto US 60 / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; US 60 / Greenup Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Paintsville on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
50°F
Wayne, WV
32 mi in
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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on an open highway. With a highway share of only 4%, expect a local feel for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.6 miles on Louisa Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more frequent directional changes. This driving profile suggests you’ll be actively engaged with the road.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.6 miles (US 60 / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Winchester Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Paintsville is a city in the Kentucky Appalachians. It's one of those eastern Kentucky towns that is feeling the effects of the downturn in the coal industry.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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