How far is Covington, KY from Warsaw, KY?

The driving distance from Covington, KY to Warsaw, KY is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.08 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.61 mi
47.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.29 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Walton
KY

City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.

From Covington
19 mi
00h 26m
To Warsaw
19.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14: Verona

    1977 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Verona-Mudlick Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Verona-Mudlick Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Cross Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Main Cross Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
22.1 mi · 58%
Verona-Mudlick Road
2.14 mi · 6%
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.67 mi · 2%
Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
KY 14
0.37 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
00h 26m from Covington
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Covington and 19.1 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

26 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

27 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

77 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.65 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Warsaw

City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky

Population1,678
Coordinates38.7834000, -84.9016200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
End: Warsaw (-84.90162, 38.7834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Warsaw. The current time is 08:23:12.

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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.