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Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
294.4 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owensboro, KY
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Ironville, KY
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The drive from Owensboro, KY to Ironville, KY covers 294.4 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Bluegrass Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.2 miles from Owensboro, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
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This is a 5h 35m highway drive covering 294.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 94.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 294.4 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: at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Owensboro, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown and Ashland.
Elizabethtown
Louisville
Lexington
Bardstown
Ashland
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 101.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 60.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 165 | 28.8 mi | 30m |
| New Circle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Versailles Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Ironville, KY.
Start on Frederica Street
Turn left onto West 18th Street
Turn right onto KY 2155
Turn straight onto KY 2155
Turn left
Merge onto US 60; US 231
Take the exit
Continue on I 165
Take the exit
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Take the exit
Merge onto KY 4
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
Turn left
Merge onto I 64; I 75
Take the exit onto I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 60
Turn left onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Turn left onto KY 766
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Continue on Tiffany Drive
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.2 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, KY
This is one driving day of about 294.4 miles and 5h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.2 mi from Owensboro, KY · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 147.2 miles from Owensboro, 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 101.8 miles.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$46.03 one way
$92.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.53 | $101.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.65 | $113.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.00 | $130.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.91 | $14.13 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.22 | $18.84 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Owensboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Ironville on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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