Origin
West Liberty, KY
Afternoon in West Liberty on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Liberty, 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 29m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Liberty, KY
Brady Wilson
Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Liberty, KY to Ironville, KY covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 7, I 64, US Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on KY 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 7 | 38.6 mi | 57m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Donta Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bob McCullough Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roberts Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KY 7
— 38.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
68 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto US 460; KY 7
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 460; KY 7
4
Turn right onto KY 7
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on KY 7
16 mi
·
23 min
·
KY 7
6
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
23 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 7; KY 32
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
10
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
11
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
12
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
13
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
15
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
16
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
18
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from West Liberty, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 460; KY 7
Turn left onto US 460; KY 7
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
KY 7; KY 32
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
Navigation decision point
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
5
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Brett Street
Turn right onto Brett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
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
1 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 29m 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?
61.4 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 38.6 mi of that is on KY 7.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on KY 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 7 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 11 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 460; KY 7): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (KY 7; KY 32): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.6 miles on KY 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 460; KY 7): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (KY 7; KY 32): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ironville, KY before heading back.
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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