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Trip from Ironville, KY to Sebree, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

309.7 mi

498 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 55m ★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sebree, KY

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 309.7-mile journey from Ironville, Kentucky, to Sebree, Kentucky, designed for a single day of travel with an estimated duration of 6 hours and 7 minutes. This highway-focused route primarily utilizes I-64, the Bluegrass Parkway, and the Western Kentucky Parkway, with 80% of the drive on these main roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48, making it a budget-friendly option. Given the distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a one-day road trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traversing within the Southeast region of Kentucky for the entire drive.

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

154.8 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 101.7 mi 1h 50m
Bluegrass Parkway 70.6 mi 1h 15m
Western Kentucky Parkway 59.1 mi 1h 3m
East Broadway Street 26.3 mi 38m
Livermore Road 12.8 mi 19m
West New Circle Road 5.8 mi 8m
I 165 5.7 mi 6m
US Route 60 4.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.7 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Sebree, 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

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 64
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

2.4 mi · 3 min · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
28

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 77A Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
29

Merge onto I 165

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 165
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 47 Toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam
31

Turn left onto KY 69

0.8 mi · 1 min · KY 69
32

Turn right onto KY 1543

1.1 mi · 1 min · Clay Street
33

Turn left onto KY 1543

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Union Street
34

Turn right onto US 231

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Main Street
35

Continue on US 231

1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N
36

Turn slight left onto KY 136

13 mi · 19 min · Livermore Road
37

At end of road, turn left onto US 431; KY 136

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Henton Street
38

Turn right onto KY 136

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 7th Street
39

Turn right onto KY 136

480 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
40

Turn left onto KY 136

26 mi · 38 min · East Broadway Street
41

Continue on KY 56

0.4 mi · 42 sec · KY 56
42

Turn left onto US 41; KY 56

0.2 mi · 21 sec · College Street
43

Turn left

46 ft · 2 sec
44

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour, 7-minute drive covering 309.7 miles, consider an early morning departure from Ironville to maximize your daylight and arrive in Sebree with ample time. With only one recommended stop and a significant 101.7-mile stretch on I-64, plan your breaks strategically. Ensure you have at least a half-tank of fuel before departing, as the $48 estimated fuel cost suggests consistent spending. Watching for potential traffic on I-64, especially around midday, is a good idea. This route is manageable in one day, so you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.

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 154.8 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 2h 59m 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 154.8 miles or 2h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sebree, 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 309.7 miles and 6h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.

Downtown Heritage Creek, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heritage Creek, KY

155 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.8 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Pueblito Restaurant & Grocery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sebree, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 309.7

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12708353005

Visit website

Back Home Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

1.4 mi

Slim Chickens

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bardstown, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Mi Pueblito Restaurant & Grocery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 309.7

Sebree, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12708353005

Visit website

Back Home Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12707692800

Visit website

Slim Chickens

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+12705060980

Visit website

Las Chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+12709822244

Visit website

Capris Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12709867900

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12707655525

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12705063819

Visit website

Kreso's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 177

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+15023489594

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

The Greenery: Coffee + Social Space

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Bean Cove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12709822233

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Funky Rooster Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18594071100

Visit website

Leestown Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18595545900

Visit website

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 199.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12707636175

Visit website

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16063298888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 199.3 — 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

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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.42 one way

$96.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $53.16 $106.32
premium $4.89 $59.60 $119.20
diesel $5.61 $68.38 $136.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.9 1 $32.52 $14.87
Efficient EV 77.4 0 $27.10 $12.39
EV Truck/SUV 123.9 1 $43.36 $19.82

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ironville, KY

Night in Ironville on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sebree, KY

Evening in Sebree on Saturday

Local time

8:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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 7m 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

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 192.2
View on nps.gov
Camp Nelson National Monument

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 128.2
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park

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 ~51 min detour Free near mile 224.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 80% of the 309.7 miles spent on major thoroughfares like I-64, the Bluegrass Parkway, and the Western Kentucky Parkway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 101.7 miles on I-64, offering a consistent pace. The character is that of a smooth, high-speed transit, ideal for covering ground efficiently. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination with minimal detours or winding local roads.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 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 Bluegrass Parkway. 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 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 32 significant decision points across 309.7 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 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.

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 Sebree, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Beaver Dam.

Cincinnati

109.8 mi in | ~2h 4m | via I 64

Lexington

112.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Elizabethtown

125.8 mi in | ~2h 28m

Paducah

199.1 mi in | ~3h 48m

Western Kentucky Parkway West

199.3 mi in | ~3h 48m

Beaver Dam

265.4 mi in | ~5h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 7m. Total distance: 309.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 7m 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Sebree, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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.

Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sebree, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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