How far is Covington, KY from Verona, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Verona, KY is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Verona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Verona.
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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 right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14: Verona
1977 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Verona-Mudlick Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Verona-Mudlick Road
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Turn right onto Glencoe-Verona Road
26 m · 2 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Verona.
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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Cloudy leaving Covington and Partly Cloudy near Verona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Verona?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Covington and 12.7 miles from Verona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Covington and Partly Cloudy near Verona.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Verona. Straight-line distance: 20.07 mi (32.3 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Verona
Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184000, -84.6607800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verona (-84.66078, 38.8184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
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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