Origin
Ironville, KY
Evening in Ironville on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Van Lear, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ironville, KY
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Van Lear, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Van Lear, KY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 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, Greenup Avenue, KY 302 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.6 miles on Louisa Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 68.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 49.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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 68.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
KY 302
Turn sharp left onto KY 302
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa Road | 49.6 mi | 56m |
| Greenup Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| KY 302 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| KY 321 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| KY 1428 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Louisa Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisa Road
— 49.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Van Lear, 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
50 mi
·
56 min
·
Louisa Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto KY 321
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 321
17
Turn left onto KY 321 Business
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
KY 321 Business
18
Turn right onto KY 2333
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
19
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1428
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 1428
20
Turn sharp left onto KY 302
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
KY 302
21
Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road
488 ft
·
21 sec
·
Miller Creek Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Possum Hollow Road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Possum Hollow Road
23
Arrive at destination
Possum Hollow Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Ironville, KY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Van Lear, KY
The final approach into Van Lear, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Van Lear, KY
Evening in Van Lear on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
1h 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 Van Lear, KY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisa Road, Greenup Avenue, KY 302. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 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 $10.71 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 68.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 Van Lear, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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