How far is Covington, KY from Mount Sterling, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Mount Sterling, KY is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Mount Sterling.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
1554 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
118 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bank Street
34 m · 5 sec · North Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Mount Sterling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
78.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Covington and 55.4 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sadieville.
Maysville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 77.26 mi (124.34 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Sterling
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.0564700, -83.9432600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-83.94326, 38.05647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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