How far is Covington, KY from Carlisle, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Carlisle, KY is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Carlisle.
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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 left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2197 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 11th Street
1142 ft · 38 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto Brighton Street
543 ft · 23 sec · Brighton Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
142 m · 21 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Licking Pike
5.9 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike
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Continue on AA Highway
30 mi · 41 min · AA Highway
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Turn right onto Wellsburg-Walcott Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Wellsburg-Walcott Road
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Continue on Bladeston Drive
114 m · 7 sec · Bladeston Drive
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Continue on Miami Street
2757 ft · 58 sec · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Frankfort Street
3058 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue on Brooksville-Powersville Road
3 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road
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Continue on Powersville Harrison County Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Powersville Harrison County Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Oakland Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Old Oakland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
1378 ft · 29 sec · West Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto Myers Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Myers Road
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1827 ft · 42 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Carlisle.
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.
AA Highway
Continue on AA Highway
30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Covington and 38.3 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Brooksville
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 Brooksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.42 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-84.02743, 38.31202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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