How far is Covington, KY from Oakbrook, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Oakbrook, KY is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Oakbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Oakbrook.
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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
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
1860 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Burlington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike
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Turn slight left
98 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Oakbrook Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Oakbrook Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakbrook Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Oakbrook.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
8.52 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Oakbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Oakbrook?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crestview Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Covington and 7 miles from Oakbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Oakbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Crestview Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crestview Hills.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Oakbrook. Straight-line distance: 11.11 mi (17.88 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakbrook
Census designated place
| Population | 9,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.9997800, -84.6852200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakbrook (-84.68522, 38.99978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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