Origin
Hazard, KY
Evening in Hazard on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hazard, KY to Ironville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
124.4 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazard, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazard, KY to Ironville, KY covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, KY 80, Winchester Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.45 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.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Hazard, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 124.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 124.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and KY 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and KY 80. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (US 23; US 460): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 23; US 460
Merge onto US 23; US 460
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
Winchester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
120.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
US 60 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 60 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 67.8 mi | 1h 17m |
| KY 80 | 42.4 mi | 48m |
| Winchester Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| KY 15 Business | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 13th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazard, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on Laurel Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Laurel Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
L O Davis Drive
3
Turn right onto KY 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Continue on KY 15 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on KY 15 Business
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 15 Business
6
Take the exit onto KY 80
42 mi
·
48 min
·
KY 80
7
Merge onto KY 80
331 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Gap Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 23; US 460
68 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 23; US 460
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 23; US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
11
Continue on US 23; US 60
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Center Street
12
Continue on US 23; US 60
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto 14th Street
375 ft
·
16 sec
·
14th Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Winchester Avenue
15
Continue on Winchester Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight right onto US 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
18
Turn right onto KY 1134
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Winslow Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1134
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Drive
20
Keep slight right at fork onto West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
21
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
22
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
23
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Hazard, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Hazard, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hazard, KY
This is one driving day of about 124.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hazard, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Hazard, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Hazard, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.45 one way
$38.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.35 | $42.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Evening in Ironville on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 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
2h 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 Hazard, KY to Ironville, KY covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, KY 80, Winchester Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Hazard, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (US 23; US 460): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hazard, 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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