Trip from Ironville, KY to Monticello, KY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

122.2 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 45m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 44m

8 PM

2h 20m

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

The drive from Ironville, KY to Monticello, KY covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, East New Circle Road, US Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.10 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

61.1 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 122.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 122.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and East New Circle Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.3 miles on I 64.

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

There are about 26 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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and East New Circle Road. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 122.2 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 109.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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

109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

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

Exit 81 Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 110 Toward US 60: Lexington

113.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19 Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Knoxville

109.8 mi in | ~2h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	99.3 mi	1h 46m
East New Circle Road	6.1 mi	9m
US Route 60	4.6 mi	7m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m
Winchester Road	1.8 mi	2m
West Reynolds Road	0.8 mi	1m
Keithshire Way	0.7 mi	1m
West Donta Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 99.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Exit 81 Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

Merge onto I 75

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 75

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 110 Toward US 60: Lexington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 60

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road Use the left lane.

Merge onto KY 4

6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 19 Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 27

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nicholasville Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Reynolds Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Reynolds Road

Enter roundabout onto Keithshire Way

307 ft · 6 sec · Keithshire Way

Continue on Keithshire Way

0.6 mi · 1 min · Keithshire Way

Turn left onto Holwyn Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Holwyn Road

Turn left onto Halifax Drive

507 ft · 17 sec · Halifax Drive

Arrive at destination

Halifax Drive

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 61.1 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 27 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 122.2 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ironville, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.1 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morehead, KY

61 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

Grayson, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morehead, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.1 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 99.3 miles.

Arriving in Monticello, KY

The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, 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

$19.10 one way

$38.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.98	$41.95
premium	$4.89	$23.52	$47.03
diesel	$5.61	$26.98	$53.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.7	$12.83	$5.87
Efficient EV	30.6	$10.69	$4.89
EV Truck/SUV	48.9	$17.11	$7.82

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

Night in Ironville on Thursday

Local time

10:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monticello, KY

Night in Monticello on Thursday

Local time

10:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

31 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 25m 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 Monticello, KY covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, East New Circle Road, US Route 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.1 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 $19.10 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.