How far is Covington, KY from Albany, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Albany, KY is about 195.7 miles (315 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Albany.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn straight onto South Limestone
1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Hustonville Road
51.1 mi · 59 min · Hustonville Road
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Turn right
23.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
1 km · 49 sec
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Albany?
The road trip is about 195.7 miles (315 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 98 miles from Covington and 97.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Albany, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmore
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 Wilmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Albany. Straight-line distance: 168.81 mi (271.68 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 36.6909000, -85.1346800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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