How far is Covington, KY from Highland Heights, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Highland Heights, KY is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Highland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Highland Heights.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · Licking Pike
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Turn left onto Johns Hill Road
786 ft · 25 sec · Johns Hill Road
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Turn left onto Three Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Three Mile Road
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Continue on Three Mile Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Three Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Drive
36 m · 3 sec · University Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto University Drive
2912 ft · 58 sec · University Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Louie B. Nunn Drive
53 m · 8 sec · Louie B. Nunn Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Louie B. Nunn Drive
1796 ft · 48 sec · Louie B. Nunn Drive
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
575 ft · 21 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Alexandria Way
540 ft · 24 sec · Alexandria Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Highland Heights.
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.
Licking Pike
Turn left onto Licking Pike
2.03 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Chance Rain Showers near Highland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Highland Heights?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Wilder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Covington and 3 miles from Highland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Chance Rain Showers near Highland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Wilder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilder.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Highland Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.63 mi (7.45 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Heights
Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 7,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331200, -84.4518900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Heights (-84.45189, 39.03312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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