How far is Crestwood, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Crestwood, KY to Covington, KY is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.02 mi
01h 28m
Flight
73.86 mi
118.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.6 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Mon, Apr 27, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Crestwood
Mon, Apr 27, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-04-27T09:24
Arrive Covington
Mon, Apr 27, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
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
Sanders
KY

Town in Kentucky

From Crestwood
41.1 mi
00h 44m
To Covington
41.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ballardsville Road

    1214 ft · 23 sec · Ballardsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    18 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
62.7 mi · 76%
I 75 North
18 mi · 22%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi · 1%
12th Street
0.32 mi
Ballardsville Road
0.23 mi
West 7th Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanders
00h 44m from Crestwood
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Crestwood and 41.9 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Sanders

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

63 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

84 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Covington. Straight-line distance: 73.86 mi (118.86 km).

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#1 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3242400, -85.4724600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Ballardsville Road (-85.47244, 38.324184)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Covington. The current time is 09:24:32.

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.