How far is Covington, KY from Maysville, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Maysville, KY is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.23 mi
01h 25m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.23 mi
Kilometers
96.93 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mentor
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Covington
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Maysville
30.1 mi
00h 42m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2197 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 11th Street

    1142 ft · 38 sec · West 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brighton Street

    543 ft · 23 sec · Brighton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    142 m · 21 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Licking Pike

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on AA Highway

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · AA Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
49.5 mi · 82%
Licking Pike
5.85 mi · 10%
Forest Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
West 11th Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

49.5 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mentor
00h 42m from Covington
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Covington and 30.1 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mentor

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

33 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

35 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

49 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Maysville

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

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

There is no time difference between Covington and Maysville. The current time is 04:00:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.