How far is Covington, KY from Claryville, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Claryville, KY is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
16.21 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.88 mi
20.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.88 mi
Kilometers
20.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claryville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Sun, Apr 12, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-12T07:41
Arrive Claryville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Covington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cold Spring
KY

City in Minnesota, United States

From Covington
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Claryville
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scott Boulevard

    2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2197 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 11th Street

    1142 ft · 38 sec · West 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brighton Street

    543 ft · 23 sec · Brighton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    142 m · 21 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Licking Pike

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on AA Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · AA Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 27–AA Connector Road

    930 ft · 19 sec · US 27–AA Connector Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Alexandria Pike

    1697 ft · 39 sec · East Alexandria Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alexandria Pike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Alexandria Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lickert Road

    91 m · 6 sec · Lickert Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Camel Crossing

    842 ft · 22 sec · Camel Crossing

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Licking Pike
5.85 mi · 36%
Alexandria Pike
4.36 mi · 27%
AA Highway
3.99 mi · 25%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.42 mi · 3%
Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi · 2%
East Alexandria Pike
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Licking Pike

Turn left onto Licking Pike

5.85 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cold Spring
00h 14m from Covington
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Partly Sunny near Claryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Cold Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Covington and 8.1 miles from Claryville.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Partly Sunny near Claryville.

Stop Ideas Near Cold Spring

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 Cold Spring and the surrounding midpoint area.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cold Spring.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

11 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

12 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Claryville. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Claryville

#2 Claryville

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

Population2,355
Coordinates38.9192300, -84.3954900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Claryville (-84.39549, 38.91923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 Kentucky · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Claryville. The current time is 07:41:11.

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.