How far is Shively, KY from Ashland, KY?
The driving distance from Shively, KY to Ashland, KY is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shively and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shively and Ashland.
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Start on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 44 sec · Burrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 50 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Crums Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1679 ft · 41 sec · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1608 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Shawnee Expressway
2471 ft · 38 sec · Shawnee Expressway
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
68 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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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 Shively and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Shively and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Shively to Ashland?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Shively and 100 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shively and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shively and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 173.65 mi (279.47 km).
#1 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $4.19 | $29.50 | $59.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $33.47 | $66.95 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
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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