Origin
Hendron, KY
Afternoon in Hendron on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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5h 50m
Distance
373.2 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Hendron, KY
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Ironville, KY
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The drive from Hendron, KY to Ironville, KY covers 373.2 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Felix Avenue, Old Mayfield Road, Elmdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.69 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
186.6 miles from Hendron, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 373.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m 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 Hendron, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Mayfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elmdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lone Oak Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hendron, KY and Ironville, KY.
Start on At Massa Drive
Turn right onto Felix Avenue
Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
Turn right
Turn left onto Lone Oak Road
Turn left onto Nashville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
Turn right onto Lexington Road
Continue on Versailles Road
Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
Turn left onto North Broadway
Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
Turn left
Turn left onto US Route 60
Continue on 13th Street
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Continue on Tiffany Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 2h 55m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hendron, 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 Hendron, KY
This is one driving day of about 373.2 miles and 5h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.6 mi from Hendron, KY · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.6 miles from Hendron, 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
$56.69 one way
$113.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.49 | $124.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $70.45 | $140.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.91 | $165.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112 | 1 | $39.19 | $17.91 |
| Efficient EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.3 | 1 | $52.25 | $23.88 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hendron on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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