How far is Ashland, KY from Lyndon, KY?

The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Lyndon, KY is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.04 mi
03h 25m
Flight
161.27 mi
259.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.27 mi
Kilometers
259.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.04 mi
Kilometers
299.4 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Wed, Sep 23, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Wed, Sep 23, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-09-23T12:35
Arrive Lyndon
Wed, Sep 23, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Ashland
92.8 mi
01h 42m
To Lyndon
93.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Blankenbaker Parkway

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lyndon Lane

    3230 ft · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roland Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
110 mi · 59%
I 64 West
64.3 mi · 35%
Greenup Avenue
3.36 mi · 2%
Shelbyville Road
2.84 mi · 2%
Blankenbaker Parkway
1.77 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 42m from Ashland
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 92.8 miles from Ashland and 93.2 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling.

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 161.27 mi (259.54 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland (-82.63794, 38.47841)
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.76
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $27.38 $54.76
Mid-grade $4.74 $31.08 $62.16
Premium $5.18 $33.95 $67.90
Diesel $6.38 $41.87 $83.74

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Lyndon. The current time is 12:35:58.

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.