How far is Lavonia, GA from Ashland, GA?
The driving distance from Lavonia, GA to Ashland, GA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavonia and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavonia and Ashland.
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Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Take the exit straight
149 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
12.7 mi · 14 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 51: Homer, Franklin Springs, Royston, Elberton
1468 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Old Federal Road
91 m · 6 sec · Old Federal Road
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Continue on Sandy Cross Road
1171 ft · 29 sec · Sandy Cross Road
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Turn sharp right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavonia 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.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lavonia and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavonia to Ashland?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lavonia and 8.8 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lavonia and Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Carnesville
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 Carnesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavonia and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.92 km).
#1 Lavonia
City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.4359400, -83.1068200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Ashland is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3256600, -83.3557100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-83.35571, 34.32566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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