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Trip from Eddyville, KY to Ironville, KY

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

336.8 mi

542 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 8m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eddyville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

168.4 miles from Eddyville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 20m highway drive covering 336.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in near Western Kentucky Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 336.8 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 37.2 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
37.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | Western Kentucky Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
8
136.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
6
136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
8
138.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

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 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown
8
225.8 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | I 64

Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Towns Along This Route

Between Eddyville, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown and Ashland.

Elizabethtown

37.5 mi in | ~44m | via Western Kentucky Parkway

Louisville

136.4 mi in | ~2h 30m

Lexington

138.7 mi in | ~2h 33m

Bardstown

138.7 mi in | ~2h 33m

Ashland

223.7 mi in | ~4h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 101.8 mi 1h 50m
Western Kentucky Parkway 99.2 mi 1h 46m
Bluegrass Parkway 70.7 mi 1h 15m
I 69 33.6 mi 36m
New Circle Road 5.7 mi 8m
Versailles Road 4.6 mi 6m
US Route 60 4.6 mi 7m
US 60 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.8 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville, KY and Ironville, KY.

1

Start on this road

76 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right

82 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto School Drive

283 ft · 26 sec · School Drive
4

Continue on School Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · School Drive
5

Turn right onto Jenkins Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Jenkins Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 641

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 62; US 641
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
8

Merge onto I 69

34 mi · 36 min · I 69
9

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106B Toward Elizabethtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
13

Merge onto I 65

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 65
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
17

Turn right onto US 60

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
18

Continue on US 60

4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
20

Merge onto KY 4

5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto US 27; US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
22

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
23

Merge onto I 64; I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 64; I 75
24

Take the exit onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64
Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

84 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 64
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 181 Toward US 60
27

Turn left onto US 60

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 60
28

Turn left onto US 60

4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
29

Continue on US 60

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 13th Street
30

Turn left onto KY 766

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
31

At end of road, turn right onto KY 766

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Roberts Drive
32

Turn sharp left onto KY 766

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Donta Road
33

Turn right onto Pine Street

157 ft · 8 sec · Pine Street
34

Turn right onto Brett Street

524 ft · 22 sec · Brett Street
35

Continue on Tiffany Drive

382 ft · 16 sec · Tiffany Drive
36

Arrive at destination

Tiffany Drive

Trip Plan

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 168.4 miles from Eddyville, KY, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.4 miles or 3h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

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 Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, KY

This is one driving day of about 336.8 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eddyville, 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 101.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.4 mi from Eddyville, KY · 3h 6m into the drive

city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

168 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.

Popular next leg

Nicholasville, KY to Ironville, KY

128.7 mi · 2h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.4 miles from Eddyville, 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 101.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 139.3
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 209
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 104.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.16 one way

$102.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $56.39 $112.79
premium $4.80 $63.58 $127.16
diesel $5.64 $74.83 $149.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.36 $16.17
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.47 $13.47
EV Truck/SUV 134.7 1 $47.15 $21.56

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Eddyville, KY

Evening in Eddyville on Monday

Local time

5:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ironville, KY

Evening in Ironville on Monday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 later

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

Temperature spread

1 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

6h 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eddyville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.4 miles from Eddyville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 336.8 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 37.2 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eddyville, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown and Ashland.

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