How far is Carlisle, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Carlisle, KY to Covington, KY is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Covington.
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Start on East Main Street
24 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1827 ft · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Myers Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Myers Road
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Turn left onto Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road
7.4 mi · 9 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
1378 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Oakland Road
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Continue on Powersville Harrison County Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Powersville Harrison County Road
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Continue on Brooksville-Powersville Road
3 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3058 ft · 58 sec · Frankfort Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Miami Street
2757 ft · 55 sec · West Miami Street
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Continue on Bladeston Drive
114 m · 7 sec · Bladeston Drive
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Continue on Wellsburg-Walcott Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Wellsburg-Walcott Road
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Turn left onto AA Highway
30 mi · 41 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Brighton Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
139 m · 20 sec · East 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 Carlisle and Covington.
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.
AA Highway
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30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Covington?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Carlisle and 47.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Brooksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooksville.
Maysville
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Covington. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.42 km).
#1 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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