Origin
Liberty, KY
Afternoon in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
174.4 mi
281 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.49 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
87.2 miles from Liberty, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 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 93.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,171 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
1,284 ft
Total Descent
1,388 ft
Highest Point
1,171 ft
~130.8 mi in
Elevation Range
563 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 174.4 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: near the start (KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street
Turn left onto KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street
Navigation decision point
6
56.8 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
5
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
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KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Alumni Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Alumni Drive
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 93.3 mi | 1h 40m |
| Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Lexington Road | 15.2 mi | 19m |
| Danville Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 93.3 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on KY 49
233 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lebanon Road
2
Turn left onto KY 70 Business
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
Campbellsville Street
3
Continue on KY 70 Business
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Middleburg Road
4
Turn left onto US 127
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
5
Continue on US 127
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 4th Street
6
Continue on US 127
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
9
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
10
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
11
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
12
Continue on KY 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
14
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
15
Turn right onto US 27 Business
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
17
Continue on US 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto KY 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward Alumni Drive
21
Turn right onto Alumni Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
22
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto KY 859
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
26
Merge onto I 64
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 64
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
29
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
30
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
31
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
32
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
33
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
34
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
35
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
36
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
37
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Tiffany 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 87.2 miles from Liberty, KY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Liberty, 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 Liberty, KY
This is one driving day of about 174.4 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Liberty, 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 93.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.2 mi from Liberty, KY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 87.2 miles from Liberty, 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 93.3 miles.
Arriving in Ironville, KY
The final approach into Ironville, 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 Ironville, 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
$26.49 one way
$52.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
| Efficient EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.42 | $11.16 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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 Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.2 miles from Liberty, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.49 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 19 significant decision points across 174.4 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: near the start (KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 608 ft to 1,171 ft elevation with about 1,284 ft of total climbing.
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