Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Burlington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
160.9 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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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Burlington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Burlington, KY covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.15 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.4 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| West Donta Road | — | — |
| Roberts Drive | — | — |
| Winslow Road | — | — |
| 13th Street | — | — |
| Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| SR 823 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brett Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Burlington, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
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
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn straight onto Roberts Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Drive
6
Turn right onto Winslow Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Winslow Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
13th Street
8
Continue on Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
9
Keep slight left
371 ft
·
9 sec
10
Merge slight right
24 mi
·
25 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 823 North: Chillicothe
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 23 North: Chillicothe
13
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
15
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 South: Kentucky
17
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Circle Freeway
18
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
23
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
KY 18: Florence, Burlington
25
Turn right onto Burlington Pike
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington Pike
26
Continue on Burlington Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
27
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
28
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jefferson Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 80.4 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 39m 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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 160.9 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.15 one way
$50.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.96 | $61.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.89 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Burlington, KY
Afternoon in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, OH
80 mi in
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
4 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
3h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
160.9 mi in 3h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brett Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ironville, KY to Burlington, KY is easy. At 3h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ironville, KY to Burlington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 160.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ironville, KY to Burlington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Burlington, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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