How far is Covington, KY from Jeffersonville, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Jeffersonville, KY is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.74 mi
136.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.74 mi
Kilometers
136.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119 mi
Kilometers
191.51 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Sadieville
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Covington
59.5 mi
01h 08m
To Jeffersonville
59.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Jeffersonville.

  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 right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 12th Street

    62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling

    1554 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Bank Street

    2223 ft · 38 sec · South Bank Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Camargo Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Camargo Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Jeffersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 67%
I 64 East
28.5 mi · 24%
Camargo Road
7.91 mi · 7%
North Maysville Street
1.17 mi · 1%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
South Bank Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadieville
01h 08m from Covington
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covington to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Covington and 59.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Sadieville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sadieville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sadieville.

RAIL

Maysville

73 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 84.74 mi (136.37 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Jeffersonville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,755
Coordinates37.9736900, -83.8418600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Jeffersonville (-83.84186, 37.97369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Jeffersonville. The current time is 05:01:43.

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.