How far is Covington, KY from Falmouth, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Falmouth, KY is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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.
Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Falmouth.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · AA Highway
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Turn right onto US 27–AA Connector Road
930 ft · 19 sec · US 27–AA Connector Road
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Continue on East Alexandria Pike
1697 ft · 39 sec · East Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Alexandria Pike
23.1 mi · 34 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto West Shelby Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Shelby Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Falmouth.
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.
Alexandria Pike
Turn left onto Alexandria Pike
23.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Claryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Covington and 17.8 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Claryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Red Bike Station: Newport City Hall
Tower Park Mess Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claryville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.81 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6767400, -84.3302100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-84.33021, 38.67674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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