How far is Bellevue, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Bellevue, KY to Covington, KY is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.74 mi
00h 10m
Flight
2.24 mi
3.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.24 mi
Kilometers
3.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.74 mi
Kilometers
4.41 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Covington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Newport
KY

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

From Bellevue
2.6 mi
00h 05m
To Covington
0.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Street

    63 m · 11 sec · Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ward Avenue

    839 ft · 42 sec · Ward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 North

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway

    582 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    937 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Covington, Newport

    534 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 8 East: Covington

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2379 ft · 2 min · West 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Russell Street

    1005 ft · 45 sec · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    71 m · 8 sec · West Pike Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
592.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
2.39 mi · 87%
I 471 North
0.71 mi · 26%
Fairfield Avenue
0.68 mi · 25%
West 5th Street
0.45 mi · 16%
West 7th Street
0.21 mi · 8%
Russell Street
0.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 50 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South

1.91 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 05m from Bellevue
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Covington?

The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Bellevue and 0.2 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

2 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

4 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

80 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Covington. Straight-line distance: 2.24 mi (3.6 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

City in Kentucky, United States

Population5,767
Coordinates39.1064500, -84.4788300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Street (-84.478878, 39.106495)
End: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.37 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.75
0.2 gal · 0.74 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.38 $0.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.43 $0.85
Premium $4.65 $0.47 $0.93
Diesel $5.30 $0.53 $1.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Covington. The current time is 21:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.