How far is Covington, KY from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Renton, WA is about 2348.5 miles (3779.6 km), with a travel time of about 41h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1961.8 miles (3157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 82h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 41h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Renton.
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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
2385 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North, I 75 North
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Circle Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
84 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South, I 74 West
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
166.1 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
91 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
164 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
372.9 mi · 5 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche
1463 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
93.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Park Avenue
2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Holt Street
43.7 mi · 51 min · Holt Street
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Continue on Main Street
3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
66 m · 4 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
41.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
207.3 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
312.7 mi · 5 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 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 Renton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
373 mi · 05h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Covington and Mostly Cloudy near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Renton?
The road trip is about 2348.5 miles (3779.6 km) and usually takes 41h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wasta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1157.7 miles from Covington and 1190.8 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1961.8 miles (3157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 386.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $339.68 one way or $679.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 736.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Covington and Renton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Covington and Mostly Cloudy near Renton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Renton. Straight-line distance: 1961.77 mi (3157.16 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3780 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 78h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 58h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 46h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 39h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 33h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 29h 17m |
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 | $4.10 | $339.68 | $679.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.65 | $385.43 | $770.86 |
| Premium | $5.09 | $421.89 | $843.78 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $521.34 | $1,042.67 |
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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