How far is Richmond, KY from Ashland, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Ashland, KY is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Ashland.
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Start on North 2nd Street
32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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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 Richmond and Ashland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paris 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 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 Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Ashland?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Richmond and 62.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights
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 Lakeview Heights.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 103.24 mi (166.15 km).
#1 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.7478600, -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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