Origin
Burlington, KY
Morning in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, KY to Ironville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
160.2 mi
258 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, KY to Ironville, KY covers 160.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, US 52, Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75 miles on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
80.1 miles from Burlington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 160.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 160.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 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 19 significant decision points across 160.2 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 185
Toward I 275
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
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 63A-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Bata...
9
28.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
7
28.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway toward Eastgate Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burlington, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Batavia and Newtown.
Batavia
28.3 mi in
|
~36m
Newtown
28.6 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 75 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 52 | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| US 23 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Circle Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Burlington Pike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| I 71 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 75 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on KY 338
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto KY 18
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on KY 18
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 71; I 75
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 185
Toward I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 East
8
Merge onto I 275
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 275
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Circle Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 63A-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 32
75 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
14
Merge onto US 23
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 23
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 823 South: Ironton
16
Continue on SR 823
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Merge onto US 52
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 52
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
19
Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn slight right onto US 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
22
Turn right onto KY 1134
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Winslow Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1134
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Drive
24
Keep slight right at fork onto West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
25
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
26
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
27
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
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 80.1 miles from Burlington, KY, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 42m
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 Burlington, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Burlington, KY
This is one driving day of about 160.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Burlington, 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 James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.1 mi from Burlington, KY · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Burlington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.
Arriving in Ironville, KY
The final approach into Ironville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ironville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.05 one way
$50.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.83 | $61.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Ironville, KY
Morning in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, OH
80 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, KY to Ironville, KY covers 160.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, US 52, Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.1 miles from Burlington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 160.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Burlington, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Batavia and Newtown.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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