Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Breckinridge Center, KY
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
335.6 mi
540 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Ironville, KY
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Breckinridge Center, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Ironville to Breckinridge Center, expect a 335.6-mile trek that takes approximately 6 hours and 29 minutes to complete. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-64, US-60, and I-69 to get you across the state. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting about $51 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip relatively affordable. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout your journey. Overall, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors speed and reliability over winding backroads.
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
167.8 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 98% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-64, which accounts for a significant 275.4-mile stretch of the journey. Because you are primarily on major interstates, the road feels consistent and fast-paced rather than technical or winding. While the route is largely a highway grind, the transition between I-64, US-60, and I-69 keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. Be prepared to maintain highway speeds for nearly the entire duration of your 6-hour-plus transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 275.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109.8 miles in near I 64.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 335.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
8
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
8
285.9 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Hen...
8
306.9 mi into trip
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~5h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
9
307.1 mi into trip
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~5h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Towns Along This Route
Between Ironville, KY and Breckinridge Center, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Louisville, Henderson and Kentucky.
Cincinnati
109.8 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via I 64
Louisville
116.7 mi in
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~2h 12m
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via I 64
Henderson
285.9 mi in
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~5h 21m
Kentucky
285.9 mi in
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~5h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 275.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| US 60 | 23.6 mi | 32m |
| I 69 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| US 41 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road C | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| West Donta Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 275.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Breckinridge Center, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
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Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
524 ft
·
28 sec
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Brett Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
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Pine Street
4
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft
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3 sec
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KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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13th Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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US Route 60
10
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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US 60
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 64
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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I 64
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
74 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
16
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 64; SR 62
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
20 mi
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23 min
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I 69; SR 57
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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46 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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46 sec
Toward US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 41
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 41
Use the none lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
25
Turn straight onto US 60; US 41 Alt
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 60; US 41 Alt
26
Continue on US 60; KY 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 60; KY 141
27
Turn left onto KY 2835
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Road
28
Turn right onto County Road C
0.9 mi
·
3 min
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County Road C
29
Arrive at destination
County Road C
Trip Plan
Since this is a long, highway-heavy drive, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic congestion on the main interstates. You only have one planned stop on this 335.6-mile route, so make it count by refueling and stretching your legs thoroughly when you pull over. Given that the majority of your time is spent on a 275.4-mile stretch of I-64, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you commit to that long interstate run. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here; if you feel fatigued, don't hesitate to add a second quick stop, as the 6-hour and 29-minute duration can be taxing. Planning your single stop near the transition point between I-64 and I-69 can help break up the monotony of the drive.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 275.4 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.8 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breckinridge Center, 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 335.6 miles and 6h 29m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 275.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.8 mi from Ironville, KY · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 167.8 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 275.4 miles.
Arriving in Breckinridge Center, KY
The final approach into Breckinridge Center, 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 Breckinridge Center, KY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.97 one way
$101.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.19 | $112.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $63.35 | $126.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.56 | $149.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.24 | $16.11 |
| Efficient EV | 83.9 | 0 | $29.37 | $13.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.2 | 1 | $46.98 | $21.48 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Breckinridge Center, KY
Afternoon in Breckinridge Center on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Breckinridge Center, KY covers 335.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.8 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 $50.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 335.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ironville, KY and Breckinridge Center, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Louisville, Henderson and Kentucky.
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