How far is Valley Station, KY from Ashland, KY?
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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 and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Ashland.
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Start on Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greenbelt Highway
94 m · 5 sec · Greenbelt Highway
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 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
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Station and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Ashland?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 103.3 miles from Valley Station and 103.6 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Valley Station and Sunny 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 Valley Station and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 177.1 mi (285.01 km).
#1 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
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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