How far is Covington, KY from Lewisport, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Lewisport, KY is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Lewisport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Lewisport.
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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
67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Pell Street
17 m · 3 sec · Pell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Lewisport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Lewisport?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Covington and 91.3 miles from Lewisport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Lewisport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Lewisport. Straight-line distance: 151.73 mi (244.19 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewisport
City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 37.9370000, -86.9022100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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