How far is Covington, KY from Silver Grove, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Silver Grove, KY is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Silver Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Silver Grove.
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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 left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2197 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 11th Street
1.3 km · 3 min · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto Monmouth Street
2065 ft · 53 sec · Monmouth Street
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Continue on Monmouth Street
2407 ft · 1 min · Monmouth Street
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Continue on Alexandria Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Grandview Avenue
1299 ft · 44 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fort Thomas Avenue
825 ft · 30 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
1 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Mary Ingles Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Mary Ingles Highway
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Turn right onto Four Mile Road
764 ft · 28 sec · Four Mile Road
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Silver Grove.
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.
Mary Ingles Highway
Turn right onto Mary Ingles Highway
2.87 mi · 00h 06m
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 Silver Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Silver Grove?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Fort Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Covington and 4.3 miles from Silver Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Silver Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Thomas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Thomas.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Silver Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Grove
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.0345100, -84.3902200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Grove (-84.39022, 39.03451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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