Origin
Elkton, KY
Late night in Elkton on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Elkton, 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
5h 3m
Distance
319.3 mi
514 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
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6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m
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 Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY covers 319.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Public Square, East Main Street, East Jefferson Davis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.92 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
159.6 miles from Elkton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 319.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 319.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Public Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Public Square | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| East Jefferson Davis Highway | — | — |
| Williams Hill Road | — | — |
| Russellville Road | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Public Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on North Main Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Public Square
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Public Square
3
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
5
Turn straight onto Williams Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Williams Hill Road
6
Turn right onto Russellville Road
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Russellville Road
7
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
230 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Turn left onto South Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 4th Street
11
Turn right onto Franklin Street
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
12
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
15
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on Russellville Road
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 165 South
19
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
22
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
23
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
24
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 60 West: Frankfort
26
Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
27
Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
28
Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 4 North: New Circle Road
29
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Circle Road
30
Turn left onto North Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
31
Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
32
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
33
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
34
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 60
36
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
37
Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
38
Continue on 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
39
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Roberts Drive
41
Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
42
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
43
Turn right onto Brett Street
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brett Street
44
Continue on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
45
Arrive at your destination
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 159.6 miles from Elkton, KY, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 70 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.6 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, KY
This is one driving day of about 319.3 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Elkton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.6 mi from Elkton, KY · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.6 miles from Elkton, 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.
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
$49.92 one way
$99.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $54.81 | $109.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.45 | $122.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.50 | $140.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.53 | $15.33 |
| Efficient EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.7 | 1 | $44.70 | $20.44 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Ironville, KY
Late night in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY covers 319.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Public Square, East Main Street, East Jefferson Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.6 miles from Elkton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.92 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elkton, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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