How far is Covington, KY from Watterson Park, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Watterson Park, KY is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Watterson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Watterson Park.
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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
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1703 North: Newburg Road
999 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
158 m · 18 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
1758 ft · 44 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn right onto Bishop Lane
2876 ft · 1 min · Bishop Lane
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Turn left onto Champions Trace Lane
1079 ft · 30 sec · Champions Trace Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Champions Trace Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Watterson Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Watterson Park?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Covington and 50.1 miles from Watterson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Watterson Park. Straight-line distance: 88.39 mi (142.25 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watterson Park
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 38.1922900, -85.6832900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watterson Park (-85.68329, 38.19229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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