How far is Covington, KY from Park Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Park Hills, KY is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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 Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Park Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Park Hills.
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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
136 m · 19 sec · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
1653 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
2705 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Turn slight right onto Lewis Street
1537 ft · 1 min · Lewis Street
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Continue on Lewis Street
75 m · 15 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
2528 ft · 2 min · Amsterdam Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
16 m · 3 sec · Hamilton Road
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Park Hills.
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.
West Pike Street
Turn left onto West Pike Street
0.51 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Park Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Park Hills?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Covington and 0.9 miles from Park Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.23 one way or $0.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Park Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Park Hills. Straight-line distance: 1.52 mi (2.45 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Hills
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,995 |
| Coordinates | 39.0714500, -84.5321700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Hills (-84.53217, 39.07145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $0.23 | $0.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
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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