Origin
Owingsville, KY
Late night in Owingsville on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owingsville, 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
1h 25m
Distance
71.5 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owingsville, KY
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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owingsville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US Route 60, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 71.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US Route 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 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 17 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 57.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,104 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
620 ft
Total Descent
914 ft
Highest Point
1,104 ft
~25.6 mi in
Elevation Range
510 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US Route 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street.
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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60; KY 36 / East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street
Turn left onto US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; KY 36 / East High Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36 / East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
4
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
KY 766 / Roberts Drive
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766 / Roberts Drive
Navigation decision point
5
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Midland Trail | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roberts Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owingsville, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on US 60; KY 36
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 36
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Suddith Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East High Street
4
Continue on US 60
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Midland Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
8
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
9
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
10
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
11
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
12
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
13
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
14
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
15
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
16
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Owingsville, KY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Owingsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.18 one way
$22.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.27 | $24.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.79 | $31.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
1h 25m 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 Owingsville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US Route 60, US 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 35.8 miles from Owingsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60; KY 36 / East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Owingsville, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 594 ft to 1,104 ft elevation with about 620 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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