How far is Somerset, KY from Ashland, KY?
The driving distance from Somerset, KY to Ashland, KY is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Ashland.
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Start on the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Continue on East Mount Vernon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto Mount Victory Road
60 m · 4 sec · Mount Victory Road
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Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 34 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 Somerset 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Ashland?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Somerset and 88.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 143.88 mi (231.55 km).
#1 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.00 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
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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