Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Coal Run Village, KY
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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Coal Run Village, KY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 95.8 miles, the drive from Ironville to Coal Run Village is a straightforward journey through southeastern Kentucky that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire trip. Navigating this route involves a combination of Louisa Road, US 23, and Greenup Avenue. It is an ideal choice if you are looking for a practical, direct transit between these two Kentucky communities without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 29% of this trip is spent on highways, leaving the majority of your time on smaller, more technical roads. You will encounter a significant 57.1-mile stretch along Louisa Road, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your transit. The character of the road shifts as you transition between these local routes and the segments of US 23. This is not a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires you to stay alert through the various turns and changes in road type.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisa Road is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.6 miles (US 60 / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (14th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 60 / 13th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 60 / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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14th Street
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 23; US 60 / Greenup Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; US 60 / Greenup Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
95.8 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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Leslie Drive
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa Road | 57.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 23 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| Greenup Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Louisa Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisa Road
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Coal Run Village, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Donta Road
5
Turn straight onto KY 1134
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Drive
6
Turn right onto KY 1134
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Winslow Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 60
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
13th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
Winchester Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
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14th Street
10
Continue on 14th Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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14th Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; US 60
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenup Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 23; US 60
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Center Street
13
Continue on US 23; US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
14
Continue on US 23; US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisa Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 23
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Louisa Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 23; US 460
27 mi
·
31 min
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US 23; US 460
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Happy Valley Drive
18
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
240 ft
·
10 sec
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Leslie Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Leslie Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid traveling during peak congestion hours to ensure a smoother experience on the local road segments. You will not find any required stops along the way, so plan your breaks according to your own personal preferences. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $15 estimate is based on typical consumption for the 95.8-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific trip is to prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving Ironville, as the winding nature of the local roads makes vehicle handling particularly important.
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 47.9 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Run Village, 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 95.8 miles and 1h 54m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Louisa Road for about 57.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Ironville, KY · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Arriving in Coal Run Village, KY
The final approach into Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, 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
$14.55 one way
$29.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Coal Run Village, KY
Afternoon in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
25 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
1h 54m 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 Coal Run Village, KY covers 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisa Road, US 23, Greenup Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 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 $14.55 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 is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (US 60 / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (14th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Ironville, KY to Coal Run Village, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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