Origin
Park Hills, KY
Late night in Park Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Trip from Park Hills, 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
2h 38m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Hills, KY
Vitali Adutskevich
Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Road, Amsterdam Road, Montague Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.70 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
69.4 miles from Park Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 138.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 138.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Road | — | — |
| Amsterdam Road | — | — |
| Montague Road | — | — |
| West Pike Street | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| I 471 South | — | — |
| I 275 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Hills, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
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Hamilton Road
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montague Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Montague Road
5
Turn left onto West Pike Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pike Street
6
Take the ramp left toward I 71 North, I 75 North
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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I 71 North, I 75 North
7
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
9
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
11
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
13
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
14
Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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Circle Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
16
Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
17
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
18
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
19
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
13 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 823 South: Ironton
21
Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
25 min
23
Take the exit slight left
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
24
Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
25
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
26
Turn slight right onto 13th Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
27
Turn right onto Winslow Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Winslow Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Drive
29
Keep slight right to continue on West Donta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
30
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
31
Turn right onto Brett Street
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brett Street
32
Continue on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Park Hills, KY, or about 1h 19m 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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Park Hills, 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 Park Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 138.8 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Park Hills, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.4 mi from Park Hills, KY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Park Hills, 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.
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
$21.70 one way
$43.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, OH
69 mi in
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
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
2h 38m 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 Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Road, Amsterdam Road, Montague Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.4 miles from Park Hills, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.70 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Hills, KY to Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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