How far is Brodhead, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Brodhead, KY to Covington, KY is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.61 mi
02h 12m
Flight
116.15 mi
186.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.61 mi
Kilometers
219.86 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brodhead
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brodhead
2026-04-17T22:35
Arrive Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brodhead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stamping Ground
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Brodhead
68.2 mi
01h 06m
To Covington
68.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Street

    572 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way

    2637 ft · 54 sec · Boone Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
72.7 mi · 53%
Richmond Street
56.3 mi · 41%
Old Broadhead Road
4.19 mi · 3%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi
Boone Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

72.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stamping Ground
01h 06m from Brodhead
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brodhead and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Brodhead and 68.4 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brodhead and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stamping Ground, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stamping Ground.

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

94 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Covington. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.93 km).

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#1 Brodhead

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates37.4042500, -84.4138300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore Street (-84.41248, 37.404336)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brodhead and Covington. The current time is 22:35:11.

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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.