How far is Lynchburg, VA from Ashland, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Ashland, VA is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Ashland.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1676 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
796 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn left onto Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Oilville Road
2073 ft · 41 sec · Oilville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 623: Rockville, Manakin
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ashland Road
8.9 mi · 15 min · Ashland Road
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Continue on Ashcake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashcake Road
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Turn left onto Elmont Road
1842 ft · 46 sec · Elmont Road
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Turn right onto Hanover Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hanover Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto England Street
559 ft · 20 sec · England Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Ashland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Ashland?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lynchburg and 57.6 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Ashland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 94.09 mi (151.42 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,908 |
| Coordinates | 37.7590300, -77.4799800 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-77.47998, 37.75903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.83 | $45.67 |
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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