How far is Covington, KY from Livermore, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Livermore, KY is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.79 mi
04h 19m
Flight
179.76 mi
289.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.76 mi
Kilometers
289.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.79 mi
Kilometers
361.77 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livermore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Livermore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Dennis
KY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Covington
112.3 mi
02h 09m
To Livermore
112.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South, KY 2831 North

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Frederica Street

    17.1 mi · 21 min · Frederica Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1292 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
85.1 mi · 38%
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 29%
US 231 South
38.5 mi · 17%
Frederica Street
17.1 mi · 8%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
02h 09m from Covington
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Livermore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Covington and 112.5 miles from Livermore.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Livermore, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Livermore.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Dennis, 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 Saint Dennis.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Livermore. Straight-line distance: 179.76 mi (289.29 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
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#2 Livermore

City in Kentucky

Population1,270
Coordinates37.4931000, -87.1319400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Livermore (-87.13194, 37.4931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Covington, KY and Livermore, KY. The current time in Covington is 01:22:26, although it is 00:22:26 in Livermore.

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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.