How far is Covington, KY from Harrodsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Harrodsburg, KY is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Harrodsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Harrodsburg.
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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 right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
1387 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Lexington Street
683 ft · 16 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Harrodsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Frankfort Highway
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Harrodsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Harrodsburg?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Owenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Covington and 55.2 miles from Harrodsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Harrodsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Owenton
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 Owenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Harrodsburg. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.8 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrodsburg
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.7623000, -84.8432900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrodsburg (-84.84329, 37.7623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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