How far is Clay, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Clay, KY to Covington, KY is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Covington.
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Start on Main Street
1982 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lisman Street
661 ft · 18 sec · Lisman Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
13 mi · 23 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 283
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 283
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp right
1395 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 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 Clay and Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Clay 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 Clay to Covington?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Clay and 129.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clay and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clay and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Covington. Straight-line distance: 211.13 mi (339.78 km).
#1 Clay
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 37.4767100, -87.8200200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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