How far is Covington, KY from Lexington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Lexington is 75.67 miles (121.79 km).

Flight distance from Covington, KY to Lexington, KY is 75.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Covington to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 88.86 miles (143 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Lexington will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.

#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

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
Country	United States

Starting point in Covington: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851,39.083683)
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Lexington

The distance between Covington and Lexington is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 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 Lexington. The current time is 20:09:13.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.87 liters (3.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Lexington is $10.01 (diesel $13.19).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$10.01	$11.52	$12.75	$13.19

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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