Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
108.1 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
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.
Ironville, KY
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Beattyville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newfoundland Road, Mountain Parkway, Wrigley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Newfoundland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.90 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
54 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newfoundland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 108.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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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Pine Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
KY 7
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
Navigation decision point
5
90.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward KY 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 40
Toward KY 15
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
19.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| Mountain Parkway | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| Wrigley Road | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Slade Road | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| I 64 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Road | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| KY 715 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Newfoundland Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Beattyville, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
524 ft
·
28 sec
·
Brett Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 64
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
14
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on KY 7
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Newfoundland Road
16
Turn right onto KY 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on KY 7
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Wrigley Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 7
19
Continue on US 460
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 460
20
Turn left onto KY 205
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackson Road
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
22
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Mountain Parkway
23
Take the exit
351 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 40
Toward KY 15
24
Turn straight onto KY 15
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
KY 15
25
Turn left onto KY 715
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 715
26
Turn left onto KY 11
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Slade Road
27
Continue on KY 11
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto Main Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn right onto Bradford Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
30
Arrive at destination
Bradford Street
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 54 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beattyville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ironville, 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 Ironville, KY
This is one driving day of about 108.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ironville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Newfoundland Road for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beattyville, KY
The final approach into Beattyville, 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 Beattyville, 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
$16.90 one way
$33.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Beattyville, KY
Afternoon in Beattyville on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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 Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newfoundland Road, Mountain Parkway, Wrigley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 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 $16.90 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 108.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ironville, KY to Beattyville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
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