How far is Covington, KY from Nortonville, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Nortonville, KY is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Nortonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Nortonville.
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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
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
86 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Greenville, Nortonville
1223 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Greenville Road
2613 ft · 1 min · Greenville Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1260 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Nortonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Nortonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Nortonville?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Covington and 121.2 miles from Nortonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Nortonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Nortonville.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville
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 Shepherdsville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Nortonville. Straight-line distance: 206.63 mi (332.54 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nortonville
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 37.1908800, -87.4527800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nortonville (-87.45278, 37.19088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.75 | $79.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.30 | $90.59 |
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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