Origin
Munfordville, KY
Afternoon in Munfordville on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munfordville, KY to Ironville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
228.9 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munfordville, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Munfordville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 228.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, Lexington, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.79 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
114.5 miles from Munfordville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Lexington | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| KY 4 North | — | — |
| New Circle Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munfordville, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
30 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
6
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 60 West: Frankfort
8
Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
9
Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
10
Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 4 North: New Circle Road
11
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Circle Road
12
Turn left onto North Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
13
Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
14
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 60
18
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
19
Turn left onto US Route 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
20
Continue on 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
21
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roberts Drive
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Roberts Drive
23
Turn sharp left onto West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
24
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
25
Turn right onto Brett Street
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brett Street
26
Continue on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
27
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 114.5 miles from Munfordville, KY, or about 1h 47m 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 50 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
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 Munfordville, 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 Munfordville, KY
This is one driving day of about 228.9 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Munfordville, 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
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Munfordville, 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
$35.79 one way
$71.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.05 | $88.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.03 | $10.99 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.05 | $14.65 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
32 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 35m 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?
228.9 mi in 3h 35m 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.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munfordville, KY to Ironville, 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 35m. Total distance: 228.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m 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 Munfordville, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ironville, 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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