Trip from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

218 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 $32.37 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

109 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 218 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 34 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brett Street	0 mi	0m
Pine Street	0 mi	0m
West Donta Road	0 mi	0m
Roberts Drive	0 mi	0m
Bob McCullough Drive	0 mi	0m
13th Street	0 mi	0m
Route 60	0 mi	0m
KY 627	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Brett Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Tiffany Drive

2

Continue on Brett Street

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street

4

Turn left onto West Donta Road

5

Turn right

6

Continue on Roberts Drive

7

Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive

8

Turn right onto 13th Street

9

Continue on US Route 60

10

Turn right

11

Take the ramp slight right

12

Merge slight left

13

Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

14

Turn left onto Paris Road

15

Continue on North Maple Street

16

Turn right onto Boone Avenue

17

Continue on Boonesboro Road

18

Take the exit left toward I 75 South

19

Merge slight left

20

Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

21

Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

22

Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

23

Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

24

Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

25

Turn left

26

Continue straight

27

Turn left

28

Continue straight

29

Turn left

30

Turn left onto Cross Street

31

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

32

Turn left onto South Washington Street

33

Turn right onto East Cumberland Street

34

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 109 miles from Ironville, KY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 109 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ironville, KY

This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 19m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

109 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, KY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109 mi from Ironville, KY

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$32.37	$64.73
midgrade	$4.25	$36.50	$73.00
premium	$4.65	$39.94	$79.89
diesel	$5.30	$45.52	$91.05

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ironville, KY to Albany, KY covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 109 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 $32.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

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