Trip from Ironville, KY to Falmouth, KY

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

114.9 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 32m ★

6 AM

2h 43m

8 AM

3h 4m

10 AM

2h 50m

12 PM

2h 48m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 3m

8 PM

2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Ironville to Falmouth covers 114.9 miles across the Southeast region of Kentucky. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the same regional landscape, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout your travels. Whether you are looking for a quick getaway or a straightforward transit, this route is manageable for most drivers without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend about 24% of your journey on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 65.5 miles along the AA Highway. The transition between the AA Highway, Willow Neave Road, and KY 10 creates a shifting pace that keeps the drive engaging. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to navigate varied road conditions as you move between larger arteries and tighter local paths. It is a technical drive that rewards those who enjoy being actively involved in the navigation process.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.5 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 15 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 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 15 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

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

19.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

20.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Turn left onto KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Ironville, KY to Falmouth, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.

Maysville

19.6 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
AA Highway	65.5 mi	1h 27m
Willow Neave Road	12.3 mi	18m
KY 10	10.5 mi	18m
I 64	9.1 mi	9m
US Route 60	4.6 mi	7m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m
Brooksville-Powersville Road	3 mi	4m
Powersville-Willow Road	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: AA Highway — 65.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Falmouth, 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

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 172 Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

26 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA

39 mi · 53 min · AA Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto KY 10

11 mi · 18 min · KY 10

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto KY 10; KY 19

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Frankfort Street

Continue on KY 10; KY 19

3.0 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road

Turn right onto KY 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · Powersville Willow Road

Continue on KY 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Powersville-Willow Road

Turn left onto KY 22

12 mi · 18 min · Willow Neave Road

Turn slight left onto KY 22

487 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

KY 22

Trip Plan

Given the total duration of 2 hours and 43 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While you only need to account for one stop, taking the time to stretch your legs during the transition from the AA Highway to the local roads will help you stay sharp. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Ironville, as the $17 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Since this route relies heavily on local roads like Willow Neave Road and KY 10, check for any local traffic alerts that might impact your travel time. Embracing the turn-heavy nature of the route early on will make for a much more relaxed arrival in Falmouth.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falmouth, 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 114.9 miles and 2h 43m.

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 AA Highway for about 65.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

57 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.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 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 AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.5 miles.

Arriving in Falmouth, KY

The final approach into Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, 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

$17.45 one way

$34.90 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.24	$38.48
premium	$4.80	$21.69	$43.38
diesel	$5.64	$25.53	$51.05

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: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.5	$12.06	$5.52
Efficient EV	28.7	$10.05	$4.60
EV Truck/SUV	46	$16.09	$7.35

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ironville, KY

Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Falmouth, KY

Afternoon in Falmouth on Sunday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

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

2h 43m 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 Falmouth, KY covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are AA Highway, Willow Neave Road, KY 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.4 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 $17.45 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Ironville, KY to Falmouth, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.

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