How far is Danville, KY from Ashland, KY?
The driving distance from Danville, KY to Ashland, KY is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 02m.
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 Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Ashland.
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Start on West Main Street
1610 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Danville Road
6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
70 m · 10 sec · 17th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Ashland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Haley Road
Keep slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville and Light Rain Likely near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Ashland?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Danville and 77.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Danville and Light Rain Likely near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Owingsville
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 Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 129.57 mi (208.53 km).
#1 Danville
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.6456300, -84.7721700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-82.63794, 38.47841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.72 | $20.26 | $40.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
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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