How far is Ashland, KY from Erlanger, KY?
The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Erlanger, KY is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Erlanger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Erlanger.
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Start on 17th Street
47 m · 7 sec · 17th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
106 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
104 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
2459 ft · 34 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
113 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
2188 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
854 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
1585 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Erlanger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erlanger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Erlanger?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Ashland and 74.8 miles from Erlanger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erlanger.
Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vanceburg.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Erlanger. Straight-line distance: 112.11 mi (180.43 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erlanger
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 19,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.0167300, -84.6007800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erlanger (-84.60078, 39.01673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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