How far is Covington, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.16 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.98 mi
9.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.16 mi
Kilometers
11.53 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Covington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-17T15:29
Arrive Taylor Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Covington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenton Vale
KY

6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Covington
3.6 mi
00h 08m
To Taylor Mill
3.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Taylor Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scott Boulevard

    1683 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    141 m · 17 sec · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto James Avenue

    2133 ft · 1 min · James Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 30th Street

    780 ft · 27 sec · East 30th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Decoursey Avenue

    2341 ft · 1 min · Decoursey Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Winston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Winston Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Taylor Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taylor Mill Road
3.46 mi · 48%
Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 20%
Winston Avenue
0.9 mi · 13%
Decoursey Avenue
0.44 mi · 6%
James Avenue
0.4 mi · 6%
Scott Boulevard
0.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taylor Mill Road

Continue on Taylor Mill Road

2.18 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenton Vale
00h 08m from Covington
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covington to Taylor Mill?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Kenton Vale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Covington and 3.6 miles from Taylor Mill.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Kenton Vale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenton Vale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenton Vale.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

6 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

6 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

79 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Taylor Mill

#2 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.65 $1.16 $2.33
Diesel $5.30 $1.33 $2.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Taylor Mill. The current time is 15:29:49.

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.