Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
177.1 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from Ironville, KY to Liberty, KY covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Hustonville Road, Lexington Road 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 $26.90 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
88.5 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 177.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hustonville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.3 miles on I 64.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,267 ft
Total Descent
1,164 ft
Highest Point
1,175 ft
~44.3 mi in
Elevation Range
554 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hustonville 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 177.1 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Between Ironville, KY and Liberty, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
Lexington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 99.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| Hustonville Road | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| Lexington Road | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| East New Circle Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Nicholasville Bypass | 6 mi | 7m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Liberty, KY.
Start on Tiffany Drive
Continue on Brett Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Turn left onto KY 766
Turn right onto KY 766
Continue on KY 766
Turn left onto KY 766
Turn right onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 60
Take the exit
Merge onto KY 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Turn left onto US 27 Business
Turn left onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Turn right onto KY 34
Continue on KY 34
Continue on KY 34
Continue on KY 34
Turn left onto KY 34
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
Turn left onto US 127
Continue on US 127
Turn right onto KY 70 Business
Continue on KY 70 Business
Turn right onto KY 49
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Liberty, KY than in the middle of the route.
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 177.1 miles and 3h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Ironville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.
The final approach into Liberty, 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 Liberty, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.90 one way
$53.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.65 | $59.31 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.35 | $78.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.60 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Lexington-Fayette, KY
89 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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