Origin
Vanceburg, KY
Morning in Vanceburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vanceburg, KY to Ironville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vanceburg, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
Vanceburg to Ironville is 51.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via AA Highway and I 64, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing Southeast region landscapes for its entirety. It's a fairly straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained roads, making it a good option for a quick day trip or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find the highway share is moderate, suggesting a blend of driving experiences. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, manageable drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 29.4 mi | 38m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Fairlane Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vanceburg, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on KY 59
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
2
Continue on KY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairlane Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; AA
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AA Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi
·
34 min
·
AA Highway
5
Take the exit
248 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
10
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
11
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
12
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
13
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
15
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
16
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
18
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Vanceburg, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 51 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway
Turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Ironville, KY
Morning in Ironville on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 35% of it being on highways. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on the AA Highway, which can be a pleasant, flowing section. The overall profile suggests a journey that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but also not exclusively winding country lanes. Expect the road to evolve, moving from the AA Highway onto routes like I 64 and US Route 60, providing varied driving conditions throughout the 1 hour 11 minute trip.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on AA Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 51.2 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 1.1 miles (KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ironville, KY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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