How far is Covington, OH from Troy, OH?

The driving distance from Covington, OH to Troy, OH is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.83 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.61 mi
15.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.61 mi
Kilometers
15.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.83 mi
Kilometers
15.82 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Covington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Covington
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
Piqua
OH

City in Ohio

From Covington
4.9 mi
00h 08m
To Troy
4.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    68 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1057 ft · 27 sec · South High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Troy Avenue

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Troy Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    37 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Avenue
9.56 mi · 97%
South High Street
0.2 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.04 mi
Public Square
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Avenue

Turn left onto Troy Avenue

9.56 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piqua
00h 08m from Covington
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Covington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Covington and 4.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Covington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Piqua

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 Piqua and the surrounding midpoint area.
Thirsty Turtle Lounge
Food stop 14.8 mi away

Thirsty Turtle Lounge

Greenville , OH
6545 US-36, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.2/5 174 reviews American restaurant,Bar
The Inn at Versailles
Stay option 14.7 mi away

The Inn at Versailles

Versailles , OH
21 W Main St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 4.7/5 191 reviews Hotel
Bear's Mill
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Bear's Mill

Greenville , OH
6450 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.

RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

117 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Troy. Straight-line distance: 9.61 mi (15.46 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

Village in Miami County, Ohio

Population2,718
Coordinates40.1172700, -84.3538400
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

Population26,473
Coordinates40.0395000, -84.2032800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.35384, 40.11727)
End: Troy (-84.20328, 40.0395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.30
Round trip
$2.59
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.30 $2.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.48 $2.97
Premium $4.79 $1.68 $3.35
Diesel $4.30 $1.51 $3.01

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 Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Troy. The current time is 22:36:58.

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.