How far is Claryville, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Claryville, KY to Covington, KY is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.83 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.88 mi
20.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.88 mi
Kilometers
20.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.09 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Claryville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claryville
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Covington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claryville
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
Cold Spring
KY

City in Minnesota, United States

From Claryville
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Covington
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
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 Claryville and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    643 ft · 51 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    148 m · 38 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Licking Pike

    617 ft · 13 sec · South Licking Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Camel Crossing

    1230 ft · 25 sec · Camel Crossing

  5. 5

    Continue on Lickert Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Lickert Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alexandria Pike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Alexandria Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on East Alexandria Pike

    1697 ft · 32 sec · East Alexandria Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 27–AA Connector Road

    930 ft · 21 sec · US 27–AA Connector Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · AA Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Licking Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brighton Street

    543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 11th Street

    1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    139 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claryville 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Licking Pike
5.84 mi · 35%
Alexandria Pike
4.37 mi · 26%
AA Highway
4 mi · 24%
East 11th Street
0.35 mi · 2%
East Alexandria Pike
0.32 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Licking Pike

Continue on Licking Pike

5.84 mi · 00h 09m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cold Spring
00h 14m from Claryville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Claryville 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 Claryville to Covington?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Cold Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Claryville and 8.5 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cold Spring

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 Cold Spring and the surrounding midpoint area.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 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
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cold Spring.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

11 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

12 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claryville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).

Claryville

#1 Claryville

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

Population2,355
Coordinates38.9192300, -84.3954900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.395287, 38.919256)
End: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 Claryville and Covington. The current time is 22:56:58.

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.