How far is Covington, KY from Sebree, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Sebree, KY is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.35 mi
04h 36m
Flight
192.84 mi
310.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.84 mi
Kilometers
310.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.35 mi
Kilometers
391.63 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Covington
121.5 mi
02h 18m
To Sebree
121.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Sebree.

  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 right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 12th Street

    62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue on I 69 South: Madisonville, Fulton

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 56: Sebree, Owensboro

    2304 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto College Street

    950 ft · 21 sec · College Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    14 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 38%
I 71 South
85.1 mi · 35%
I 69 South
33.8 mi · 14%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 5%
US 41 South
11.4 mi · 5%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
192.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
02h 18m from Covington
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Sebree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covington to Sebree?

The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Covington and 121.8 miles from Sebree.

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

The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Sebree, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Sebree.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Sebree. Straight-line distance: 192.84 mi (310.34 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Sebree

#2 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Sebree (-87.52862, 37.60699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.51 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
17.18 gal · 65.02 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.53 $73.07
Premium $4.65 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.30 $45.56 $91.12

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Covington, KY and Sebree, KY. The current time in Covington is 03:16:37, although it is 02:16:37 in Sebree.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.