Trip from Ironville, KY to Edmonton, KY

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

232.4 mi

374 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Ironville to Edmonton, KY, you are looking at a 232.4-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 27 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-64, I-75, and the Cumberland Parkway to navigate through the southeastern part of the state. Since the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. Budgeting approximately $35 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed over local backroads, making it a reliable choice for travelers who want to reach their destination without unnecessary complications.

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

116.2 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience on this route, as 91% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstates, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 84.6 miles along I-64. The road feels consistent and well-maintained, allowing you to maintain steady momentum as you transition between the primary corridors. While the drive lacks the complexity of winding mountain passes, the shift from interstate traffic to the Cumberland Parkway provides a distinct change in pace. You can anticipate a predictable, high-utility drive that keeps you moving efficiently from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 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 84.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Cumberland Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 232.4 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 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 95.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pine Street

At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

95.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 South

143.3 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 62 Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 62 Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

Towns Along This Route

Between Ironville, KY and Edmonton, KY, road signs point toward Winchester, Mount Vernon and Bowling Green.

Winchester

95.1 mi in | ~1h 48m

Mount Vernon

143.3 mi in | ~2h 45m

Bowling Green

173.7 mi in | ~3h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	84.6 mi	1h 30m
Cumberland Parkway	56.1 mi	1h
I 75	32.1 mi	34m
Cumberland Lake Parkway	18 mi	21m
Boonesboro Road	12.4 mi	15m
Hal Rogers Parkway	10.9 mi	14m
US Route 60	4.6 mi	7m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 84.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Edmonton, KY.

Start on Tiffany Drive

382 ft · 16 sec · Tiffany Drive

Continue on Brett Street

524 ft · 28 sec · Brett Street

At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street

157 ft · 7 sec · Pine Street

Turn left onto KY 766

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Donta Road

Turn right onto KY 766

94 ft · 3 sec · KY 766

Continue on KY 766

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Roberts Drive

Turn left onto KY 766

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 13th Street

Continue on US 60

4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto US 60

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 60

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

Turn left onto KY 627

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Paris Road

Continue on KY 627

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

Turn right onto KY 627

1.3 mi · 1 min · Boone Avenue

Continue on KY 627

12 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 South

Merge onto I 75

32 mi · 34 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 62 Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 5 sec

Exit 62 Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

Merge onto US 25

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Richmond Street

Turn straight onto KY 461

18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto KY 80

11 mi · 14 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto KY 914

0.4 mi · 34 sec · KY 914

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Bowling Green

Merge onto Cumberland Parkway

56 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

Turn left onto US 68

350 ft · 4 sec · Greensburg Road

Continue on US 68

1.1 mi · 1 min · Greensburg Street

Turn straight

207 ft · 3 sec

Turn slight right onto US 68; KY 80

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Main Street

Turn left

31 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a highway-heavy route, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on I-64 and I-75. You only need to plan for one major stop to break up the 4-hour and 27-minute duration, giving you plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel ready. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the drive, even though you have a modest $35 estimate, to ensure you don't run low during those long interstate stretches. A helpful tip for this specific path is to utilize the transition onto the Cumberland Parkway as your primary marker for the final leg of your journey. Since you are traveling entirely within Kentucky, you will find the road signage and general highway infrastructure very consistent throughout the entire 232.4-mile trip.

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 116.2 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 116.2 miles or 2h 15m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmonton, 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 232.4 miles and 4h 27m.

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 84.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.2 mi from Ironville, KY · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

116 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

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.2 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.

Arriving in Edmonton, KY

The final approach into Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, 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

$35.30 one way

$70.60 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$38.91	$77.83
premium	$4.80	$43.87	$87.74
diesel	$5.64	$51.63	$103.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.7	0	$24.40	$11.16
Efficient EV	58.1	0	$20.34	$9.30
EV Truck/SUV	93	1	$32.54	$14.87

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Ironville, KY

Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday

Local time

3:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmonton, KY

Afternoon in Edmonton on Sunday

Local time

2:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

19 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

4h 27m 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 Edmonton, KY covers 232.4 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Cumberland Parkway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116.2 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 $35.30 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.

Between Ironville, KY and Edmonton, KY, road signs point toward Winchester, Mount Vernon and Bowling Green.

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