How far is Covington, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Covington and Lexington-Fayette is 71.48 miles (115.04 km).
Flight distance from Covington, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 71.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Covington to Lexington-Fayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is: 81.8 miles (131.64 km) by car.
Driving from Covington to Lexington-Fayette will take approximately 01 hours 19 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-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 314488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.0498000 |
| Longitude | -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington-Fayette: (-84.458548,38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Lexington-Fayette
The distance between Covington and Lexington-Fayette is 132 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 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-Fayette. The current time is 09:03:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.93 liters (2.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Lexington-Fayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Lexington-Fayette is $9.21 (diesel $12.14).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $9.21 | $10.6 | $11.74 | $12.14 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Lexington-Fayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
