How far is Ashland, KY from Lawrenceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Lawrenceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Lawrenceburg.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Street
137 m · 15 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
157 m · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rose Hill Avenue
1844 ft · 41 sec · Rose Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Tyrone Pike
9 mi · 13 min · Tyrone Pike
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Continue on East Woodford Street
3169 ft · 58 sec · East Woodford Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Lawrenceburg.
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 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.
Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Lawrenceburg?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 72.7 miles from Ashland and 73 miles from Lawrenceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
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 Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.22 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrenceburg
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 11,529 |
| Coordinates | 38.0373000, -84.8966200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.89662, 38.0373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.00 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
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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