How far is Monongah, WV from Ashland, OH?
The driving distance from Monongah, WV to Ashland, OH is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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.
County seat of Harrison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monongah and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monongah and Ashland.
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Start on Camden Avenue
964 ft · 17 sec · Camden Avenue
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Continue on Pike Street
669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Freedom Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2473 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 250
4.8 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Continue on Spruce Street
930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street
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Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Saint Clairsville
1102 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Marietta Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Marietta Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newell Avenue
597 ft · 10 sec · Newell Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2410 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Provident Fairpoint Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Provident Fairpoint Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fairpoint New Athens Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint New Athens Road
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Continue on Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cadiz-New Athens Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Cadiz-New Athens Road
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Continue on Saint Clair Avenue
1161 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
23 m · 3 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
962 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
812 ft · 14 sec · West Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monongah and Ashland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Monongah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monongah to Ashland?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Cadiz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Monongah and 93.6 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Monongah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Cadiz
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 Cadiz.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monongah and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 147.41 mi (237.24 km).
#1 Monongah
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.4625800, -80.2181400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.8686700, -82.3182200 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-82.31822, 40.86867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $30.61 | $61.23 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $33.54 | $67.07 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $41.68 | $83.37 |
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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