How far is Burkesville, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Burkesville, KY to Covington, KY is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burkesville and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkesville and Covington.
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Start on North Main Street
3276 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Albany Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road
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Continue on Burkesville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Burkesville Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Jamestown Road
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Continue on Albany Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Sewellton Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Sewellton Road
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Turn left
52.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Danville Road
6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on South Limestone
1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone
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Turn left onto Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
72.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burkesville and Covington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burkesville to Covington?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Wilmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Burkesville and 113.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burkesville and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burkesville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 165.27 mi (265.97 km).
#1 Burkesville
City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 36.7903400, -85.3705200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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