Origin
Elkfork, KY
Night in Elkfork on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkfork, KY to Ironville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkfork, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elkfork, KY to Ironville, KY covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 7, I 64, KY 650 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on KY 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on KY 7 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on KY 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 7 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near KY 650.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (KY 650): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Wrigley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (KY 7; KY 32): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
KY 650
Turn right onto KY 650
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
KY 7 / Wrigley Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 7 / Wrigley Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
KY 7; KY 32
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 7 | 22.9 mi | 34m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| KY 650 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Staffordsville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Wells Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wrigley Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
KY 7
— 22.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkfork, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on KY 172
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Staffordsville Road
2
Turn right onto KY 650
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 650
3
At end of road, turn right onto KY 650
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Creek Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto KY 7
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wrigley Road
5
Continue on KY 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
23 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 7; KY 32
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Elkfork, KY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Elkfork, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Ironville on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
1h 29m 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 Elkfork, KY to Ironville, KY covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 7, I 64, KY 650. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Elkfork, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (KY 650): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Wrigley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (KY 7; KY 32): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elkfork, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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