How far is Ashland, KY from Berea, KY?

The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Berea, KY is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.95 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.99 mi
177.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.99 mi
Kilometers
177.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.95 mi
Kilometers
222.01 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berea
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-10-15T11:40
Arrive Berea
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Ashland
68.9 mi
01h 17m
To Berea
69.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Berea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Berea.

  1. 1

    Start on 17th Street

    70 m · 14 sec · 17th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenup Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisa Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 21: Berea

    1485 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paint Lick Road

    713 ft · 12 sec · Paint Lick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Berea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
95.3 mi · 69%
I 75 South
19 mi · 14%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Greenup Avenue
3.36 mi · 2%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 17m from Ashland
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Berea?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Ashland and 69.1 miles from Berea.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berea.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lick.

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Berea. Straight-line distance: 109.99 mi (177.01 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

Population20,070
Coordinates38.4784100, -82.6379400
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Berea

#2 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland (-82.63794, 38.47841)
End: Berea (-84.29632, 37.56869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.91
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $19.46 $38.91
Mid-grade $4.56 $22.21 $44.41
Premium $5.00 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $6.12 $29.79 $59.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Berea. The current time is 11:40:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.