How far is Covington, KY from Olive Hill, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Olive Hill, KY is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.86 mi
02h 35m
Flight
90.06 mi
144.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.06 mi
Kilometers
144.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.86 mi
Kilometers
192.89 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-18T05:37
Arrive Olive Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Covington
59.9 mi
01h 17m
To Olive Hill
60 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Olive Hill.

  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

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto KY 11 South: Flemingsburg

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 2: Olive Hill, Vanceburg

    1419 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1658 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    117 m · 8 sec · Cross Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KY 11 South
52.7 mi · 44%
AA Highway
52.2 mi · 44%
Licking Pike
5.85 mi · 5%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.42 mi
Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi
KY 2
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

52.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 17m from Covington
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covington to Olive Hill?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Covington and 60 miles from Olive Hill.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Olive Hill. Straight-line distance: 90.06 mi (144.93 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Olive Hill

#2 Olive Hill

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,534
Coordinates38.3000800, -83.1740700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Olive Hill (-83.17407, 38.30008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.01 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.02 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Olive Hill. The current time is 05:37:54.

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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.