How far is Hamlin, WV from Ashland, KY?
The driving distance from Hamlin, WV to Ashland, KY is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamlin and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin and Ashland.
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Start on Court Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
723 ft · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Lynn Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lynn Avenue
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn left
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
1073 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Ashland
603 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
2506 ft · 40 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
744 ft · 14 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
104 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
107 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 17th Street
35 m · 2 sec · 17th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 17th Street
46 m · 7 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 Hamlin and Ashland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lynn Avenue
Continue straight
18.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamlin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamlin to Ashland?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Pea Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Hamlin and 21.1 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamlin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Pea Ridge
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 Pea Ridge.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).
#1 Hamlin
City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 38.2787000, -82.1029200 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
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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