How far is Covington, KY from Bellevue, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Bellevue, KY is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Bellevue.
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Start on East 7th Street
146 m · 26 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Greenup Street
1787 ft · 1 min · Greenup Street
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Turn left onto Roebling Way
2942 ft · 3 min · Roebling Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Ted Berry Way
4 m · 1 sec · East Ted Berry Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Ted Berry Way
49 m · 9 sec · East Ted Berry Way
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Continue on Marian Spencer Way
601 ft · 26 sec · Marian Spencer Way
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
653 ft · 23 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 71 North, I 471 South, US 50 East: Columbus, Columbia Parkway
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 471 South, US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1015 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1507 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Bellevue
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Dave Cowens Drive
1369 ft · 39 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
2959 ft · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
767 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
752 ft · 33 sec · Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Bellevue.
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.
Fairfield Avenue
Continue on Fairfield Avenue
0.56 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Covington and 1.9 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 2.24 mi (3.6 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,767 |
| Coordinates | 39.1064500, -84.4788300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-84.47883, 39.10645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
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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