How far is Covington, KY from Louisville, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Louisville is 88.53 miles (142.47 km).

Flight distance from Covington, KY to Louisville, KY is 88.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Covington to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 97.85 miles (157.48 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 33 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.

Population 760026
GPS Coordinates 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W
Latitude 38.2542400
Longitude -85.7594100
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Louisville

The distance between Covington and Louisville is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Louisville. The current time is 09:50:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.07 liters (3.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Louisville is $11.02 (diesel $14.52).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $11.02 $12.68 $14.04 $14.52

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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