Origin
Paris, KY
Afternoon in Paris on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, KY to Ironville, KY
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Paris to Ironville, Kentucky, expect a straightforward journey covering 104.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 9 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance across this southeastern stretch of the state. Because the route is compact and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your schedule. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Paris, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major routes like Interstate Highway 64. You will spend the bulk of your journey—a solid 71.1-mile stretch—cruising along I-64, which allows for consistent speeds and efficient travel. The remainder of your navigation involves transitioning through North Middletown Road and Paris Pike to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. Expect a functional, high-speed driving experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. As you transition between these road types, the character of the drive shifts from local access roads to the steady, predictable pace of the interstate system.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate Highway 64 and North Middletown Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 Business / High Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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US 68 Business / High Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business / High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
104.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 71.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| North Middletown Road | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Paris Pike | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Mount Sterling Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maysville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 64
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 68 Business
249 ft
·
9 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto 9th Street
267 ft
·
17 sec
·
9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 68 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 460
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
North Middletown Road
6
Continue on US 460; KY 3364
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Sterling Road
8
Continue on US 460
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Paris Pike
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 460; KY 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maysville Road
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 64
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
13
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
14
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
15
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
16
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
18
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
19
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
20
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
21
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 2-hour drive, you have the advantage of avoiding mandatory rest stops if you are feeling energized. Plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on I-64 to ensure you maintain that 2-hour and 9-minute pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate, as the longest 71.1-mile stretch offers fewer opportunities for quick detours. Because there are no scheduled stops in the route data, feel free to build in your own breaks along the interstate if you need to stretch your legs. Keeping your vehicle prepared for the 104.3-mile distance will help you arrive in Ironville without any unnecessary stress.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Paris, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
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 Paris, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Paris, KY
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paris, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Interstate Highway 64 for about 71.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Paris, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.2 miles from Paris, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Interstate Highway 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.1 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
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
4:13 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
3 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
2h 9m 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 Paris, KY to Ironville, KY covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate Highway 64, North Middletown Road, Paris Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 miles from Paris, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.84 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 2h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Paris, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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