Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Valley Station, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
199.8 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
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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Valley Station, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Valley Station, KY covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Gene Snyder Freeway, US Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.1 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.24 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
99.9 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 199.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Gene Snyder Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 162.1 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 162.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Gene Snyder Freeway. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 199.8 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 (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
8
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
8
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
8
198.1 mi into trip
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~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
9
198.3 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Louisville, Valley Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Louisville, Valley Station
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ironville, KY and Valley Station, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Louisville.
Cincinnati
109.8 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via I 64
Louisville
116.7 mi in
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~2h 12m
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via I 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 162.1 mi | 2h 54m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Donta Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roberts Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 162.1 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Valley Station, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
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Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
524 ft
·
28 sec
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Brett Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
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Pine Street
4
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft
·
3 sec
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KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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13th Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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US Route 60
10
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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US 60
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 64
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 64
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
56 mi
·
59 min
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I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
16
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
25 mi
·
29 min
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Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Louisville, Valley Station
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 31W; US 60
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Dixie Highway
20
Turn left onto Alanadale Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Alanadale Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Alanadale Drive
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 99.9 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 miles.
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 99.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley Station, 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 199.8 miles and 3h 46m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 162.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.9 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.9 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 162.1 miles.
Arriving in Valley Station, KY
The final approach into Valley Station, 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 Valley Station, KY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.24 one way
$62.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.48 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Valley Station, KY
Afternoon in Valley Station on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 46m 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 Valley Station, KY covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Gene Snyder Freeway, US Route 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.9 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 $31.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 199.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ironville, KY and Valley Station, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Louisville.
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