Trip from Ironville, KY to Georgetown, KY

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

125.7 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Downtown Georgetown, KY, KY

Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light

Trip Overview

The drive from Ironville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 $18.66 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62.8 miles from Ironville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 125.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 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 Georgetown, 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

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Donta Road
5

Turn right

95 ft · 3 sec
6

Continue on Roberts Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · 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 · 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

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

7.1 mi · 7 min · I 75 North: Cincinnati
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Georgetown, Paris

0.3 mi · 54 sec · US 460: Georgetown, Paris
16

Turn left onto Paris Pike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Paris Pike
17

Continue on East Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street
18

Turn left onto South Court Street

36 ft · 2 sec · South Court Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 62.8 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 11m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, 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 125.7 miles and 2h 23m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.8 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

63 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

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

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Georgetown, KY

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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

$18.66 one way

$37.32 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $21.05 $42.09
premium $4.65 $23.03 $46.06
diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.50

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: 44 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.03
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03
EV Truck/SUV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.04

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Ironville, KY

Morning in Ironville on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Morning in Georgetown on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

62°F

Meads, KY

63 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

17 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 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ironville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 62.8 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 $18.66 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.

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