London, KY to Ironville, KY is 166.7 miles and takes about 3 hours 11 minutes via I 75 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a primarily highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, 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
83.3 miles from London, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
84.5 mi
1h 30m
I 75
53.5 mi
57m
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi
15m
US Route 60
4.6 mi
7m
US 60
4 mi
6m
North Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Boone Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Maple Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on East 5th Street
133 ft·9 sec·East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto US 25; KY 80
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto KY 80
0.4 mi·42 sec·Hal Rogers Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
54 mi·57 min·I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
7
Turn right onto KY 627
12 mi·15 min·Boonesborough Road
8
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi·2 min·Boone Avenue
9
Turn left onto KY 627
1.3 mi·2 min·Maple Street
10
Continue on KY 627
0.1 mi·17 sec·Paris Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
12
Merge onto I 64
0.9 mi·59 sec·I 64
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 181Toward US 60
15
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi·6 min·US 60
16
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi·7 min·US Route 60
17
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi·28 sec·13th Street
18
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi·1 min·Bob McCullough Drive
19
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi·43 sec·Roberts Drive
20
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi·1 min·West Donta Road
21
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft·8 sec·Pine Street
22
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft·22 sec·Brett Street
23
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft·16 sec·Tiffany Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 11-minute duration, starting your drive in London, KY anytime after breakfast should allow ample time to reach Ironville, KY before evening. With only one stop suggested and a $26 fuel estimate, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily push through without a dedicated rest stop if needed, but it's always wise to take a break during the 84.5-mile stretch on I 64. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as longer highway stretches can sometimes mean fewer immediate services.
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 83.3 miles from London, KY, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving London, 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 London, KY
This is one driving day of about 166.7 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from London, 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 84.5 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 and 166.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25; KY 80 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 25; KY 80 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
4
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
155.9 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
166.5 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.06 one way
$52.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.61
$57.23
premium
$4.89
$32.08
$64.16
diesel
$5.61
$36.81
$73.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50
0
$17.50
$8.00
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.59
$6.67
EV Truck/SUV
66.7
0
$23.34
$10.67
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
London, KY
Late night
in London on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ironville, KY
Late night
in Ironville on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Winchester, KY
83 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 11m 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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 51.7
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 17.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 84.5-mile segment on I 64. While the main roads are I 75 and I 64, there's also a portion on Boonesborough Road, offering a slight change of pace from the high-speed interstate. The profile suggests a generally fast-paced drive, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25; KY 80 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 166.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 25; KY 80 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 London, KY to Ironville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 166.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Ironville, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25; KY 80 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Ironville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
