How far is Covington, KY from Independence, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Independence is 9.9 miles (15.93 km).

Flight distance from Covington, KY to Independence, KY is 9.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 11.35 miles (18.26 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Independence will take approximately 00 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

Population 40314
GPS Coordinates 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W
Latitude 39.0836700
Longitude -84.5085500
Altitude 155
Country United States
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#2 Independence

City in Kentucky

Population 28903
GPS Coordinates 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W
Latitude 38.9431200
Longitude -84.5441100
Altitude 274
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Independence

The distance between Covington and Independence is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Covington and Independence. The current time is 08:43:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.52 liters (0.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Independence is $1.28 (diesel $1.68).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $1.28 $1.47 $1.63 $1.68

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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