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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.71 mi
47.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.71 mi
Kilometers
47.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.24 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Sat, May 2, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-05-02T07:07
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Claryville
KY

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

From Covington
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Falmouth
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

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.

  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

    23.1 mi · 34 min · Alexandria Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Shelby Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Shelby Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alexandria Pike
23.1 mi · 65%
Licking Pike
5.85 mi · 16%
AA Highway
3.99 mi · 11%
West Shelby Street
0.9 mi · 3%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claryville
00h 27m from Covington
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Claryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Red Bike Station: Newport City Hall

Newport , KY
968 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
Bicycle rental service
Tower Park Mess Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Tower Park Mess Hall

Fort Thomas , KY
801 Cochran Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Rating 4.3/5 12 reviews Community center,City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 13.5 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 Claryville.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

23 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

24 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

62 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

103 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.81 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Falmouth

City in Kentucky

Population2,086
Coordinates38.6767400, -84.3302100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Falmouth (-84.33021, 38.67674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Falmouth. The current time is 07:07:49.

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.