Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
218 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Ironville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Albany, KY
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Ironville to Albany, expect a 218-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes to complete. This route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, making it a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Brett Street, Pine Street, and West Donta Road rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $32, it is a manageable trip for your wallet. Because the drive is relatively concise, you can easily tackle the distance in a single stretch without needing an overnight stay. It is an ideal option if you prefer local roads over the monotony of high-speed travel.
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
109 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike routes dominated by expansive interstates, this path features zero highway miles, meaning you will spend the entire 218 miles navigating smaller, more localized roads. You will find that there is no long-distance relief here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch on Brett Street is 0 miles. The route relies on a series of transitions between Brett Street, Pine Street, and West Donta Road, creating a technical experience that keeps you engaged. Expect a steady, hands-on driving pace that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brett Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m 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 Ironville, KY to Albany, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Donta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roberts Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob McCullough Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 627 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brett Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Albany, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
525 ft
·
28 sec
·
Brett Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
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Pine Street
4
Turn left onto West Donta Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn right
95 ft
·
3 sec
6
Continue on Roberts Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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KY 627: Paris , Winchester
14
Turn left onto Paris Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Paris Road
15
Continue on North Maple Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Street
16
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Avenue
17
Continue on Boonesboro Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesboro Road
18
Take the exit left toward I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 75 South
19
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
34 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
22
Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Richmond Street
23
Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Cumberland Lake Parkway
24
Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
25
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
26
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
3 min
27
Turn left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
28
Continue straight
37 mi
·
49 min
29
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
30
Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Street
31
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
233 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jefferson Street
32
Turn left onto South Washington Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
33
Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Cumberland Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle to stay within your $32 budget. Because this is a turn-heavy route without highway segments, it is best to depart during daylight hours when visibility is optimal for navigating local streets. You do not need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days, as the 4 hour and 19 minute duration is well-suited for a single-day push. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you switch between Brett Street, Pine Street, and West Donta Road to ensure you stay on track. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so allow yourself extra time to handle the frequent turns comfortably.
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 109 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 2h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ironville, 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 Ironville, KY
This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ironville, 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 109 mi from Ironville, KY · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, KY
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$33.11 one way
$66.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.43 | $96.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.89 | $10.46 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Albany, KY
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 earlier
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
4h 19m 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 Ironville, KY to Albany, KY covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brett Street, Pine Street, West Donta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 miles from Ironville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.11 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 4h 19m 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 Ironville, KY to Albany, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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