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Trip from Ironville, KY to Hazard, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

125.1 mi

201 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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village and civil parish in Amber Valley district, Derbyshire, England, UK

Ironville, KY

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city and county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States

Hazard, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ironville, KY to Hazard, KY covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisa Road, KY 80, US 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on Louisa Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.56 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

62.5 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Ironville, KY to Hazard, KY covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m, 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 28 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?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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 6/10

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 125.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 16 key points

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

6
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

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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 | ~8m in | 14th Street

Enter roundabout onto 14th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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 left lane.
5
77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Louisa Road 57.1 mi 1h 5m
KY 80 42.6 mi 49m
US 23 9.6 mi 10m
Greenup Avenue 3.6 mi 4m
KY 15 3.4 mi 3m
13th Street 2.6 mi 4m
Walnut Street 1.2 mi 1m
Louisa Street 1.1 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 Hazard, 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

0.6 mi · 1 min · 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 · 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 · 14th Street
10

Continue on 14th Street

374 ft · 18 sec · 14th Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 23; US 60

3.6 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue
Use the left 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

9.6 mi · 10 min · US 23; US 460
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
18

Keep slight left at fork

325 ft · 11 sec
19

Turn right onto KY 80

42 mi · 48 min · KY 80
20

Take the exit onto KY 80

0.3 mi · 52 sec · KY 80
21

Turn right onto KY 15; KY 80

2.0 mi · 2 min · KY 15; KY 80
22

Continue on KY 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · KY 15
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
24

At end of road, turn left onto KY 451

0.4 mi · 37 sec · KY 451
25

Continue on KY 15 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Memorial Drive
26

Turn right onto KY 1762

0.2 mi · 33 sec · L O Davis Drive
27

Turn left onto Laurel Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Laurel Street
28

Arrive at destination

Laurel 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 62.5 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 15m 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazard, 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 125.1 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Ironville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 62.5 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paintsville, KY

63 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

Wayne, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paintsville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hazard, KY

The final approach into Hazard, 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 Hazard, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Billy Ray's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+16068861744

Visit website

Yamato Steak House of Japan

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

2.8 mi

Royal Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

3 mi

Billy Ray's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+16068861744

Visit website

Yamato Steak House of Japan

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16065064488

Visit website

Royal Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16062300523

Visit website

Los Patroncitos Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 125.1

Hazard, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16069100104

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ashland, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16063298888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.56 one way

$39.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.47 $42.95
premium $4.89 $24.07 $48.15
diesel $5.61 $27.62 $55.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.5 0 $13.14 $6.00
Efficient EV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.00
EV Truck/SUV 50 0 $17.51 $8.01

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ironville, KY

Late night in Ironville on Saturday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hazard, KY

Late night in Hazard on Saturday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

29 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 29m 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 Hazard, KY covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Louisa Road, KY 80, US 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.5 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 $19.56 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 125.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 Hazard, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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