Ashland, Kentucky to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

104.3 miles 167.8 km · straight line
118.9 miles actual route 191.3 km · driving distance
2h 34min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
349° N bearing direction

How far is Ashland, Kentucky from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Ashland, Kentucky to Columbus, Ohio is 104.3 miles (167.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located N of Ashland, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.9 miles, taking about 2h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Ashland, Kentucky in Kentucky and Columbus, Ohio 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. 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 Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 34min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 5min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 26min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ashland, Kentucky & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Ashland, Kentucky
38.48°N, 82.64°W
America/New_York
168m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 238.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM