Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
The drive from Dayton, KY to Ironville, KY covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Avenue, Fairfield Avenue, Dave Cowens Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.77 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
70 miles from Dayton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairfield Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dave Cowens Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 471 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 32 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, KY and Ironville, KY.
Start on Dayton Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Continue on Fairfield Avenue
Continue on Dave Cowens Drive
Take the ramp left toward I 471 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Circle Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Take the exit right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn slight right onto 13th Street
Turn right onto Winslow Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Drive
Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Continue on Tiffany Drive
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, KY
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Dayton, KY · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Dayton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.77 one way
$41.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| premium | $4.65 | $25.63 | $51.27 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $29.21 | $58.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Wellston, OH
70 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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