Ashland, Kentucky to Chillicothe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.9 miles 99.6 km · straight line
80.5 miles estimated 129.5 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Ashland, Kentucky from Chillicothe?

The distance from Ashland, Kentucky to Chillicothe is 61.9 miles (99.6 km) as the crow flies. Chillicothe is located NNW of Ashland, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.5 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Ashland, Kentucky in Kentucky and Chillicothe in Ohio.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ashland, Kentucky and Chillicothe. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ashland, Kentucky to Chillicothe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ashland, Kentucky & Chillicothe

Quick Facts

Ashland, Kentucky
38.48°N, 82.64°W
America/New_York
168m elevation
Chillicothe
39.33°N, 82.98°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 402.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients