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 Indian Hills, KY
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
342.1 mi
550 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Ironville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Indian Hills, KY covers 342.1 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brett Street, Pine Street, West Donta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
171 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 342.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brett Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ironville, KY to Indian Hills, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Donta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roberts Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob McCullough Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brett Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Indian Hills, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
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Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
525 ft
·
28 sec
·
Brett Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
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Pine Street
4
Turn left onto West Donta Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn right
95 ft
·
3 sec
6
Continue on Roberts Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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US Route 60
10
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
15
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Broadway
16
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 60 West: Versailles
18
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
19
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
20
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
21
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
22
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
26
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
27
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
28
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
29
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Nashville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 24 East: Nashville
31
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward KY 293: Princeton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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KY 293: Princeton
33
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
34
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
35
Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Hills Trail
36
Continue on Indian Hills Trail
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Hills Trail
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 171 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171 miles or 3h 14m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian Hills, 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 342.1 miles and 6h 28m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171 mi from Ironville, KY · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 171 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indian Hills, KY
The final approach into Indian Hills, 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 Indian Hills, 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
$51.96 one way
$103.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.28 | $114.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.00 | $152.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.92 | $16.42 |
| Efficient EV | 85.5 | 0 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.8 | 1 | $47.89 | $21.89 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Indian Hills, KY
Afternoon in Indian Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:08 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
6h 28m 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 Indian Hills, KY covers 342.1 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brett Street, Pine Street, West Donta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171 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 $51.96 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ironville, KY to Indian Hills, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ironville, KY to Indian Hills, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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