How far is Ashland, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Fern Creek.
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Start on 17th Street
70 m · 14 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street
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Continue on Louisa Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Road
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Take the exit slight right
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
2220 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Fern Creek Road
47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Fern Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Louisa Road
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Ashland and Sunny near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Ashland and 94.8 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Ashland and Sunny near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 161.41 mi (259.76 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $4.08 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.66 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $41.22 | $82.43 |
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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