How far is Crittenden, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Crittenden, KY to Covington, KY is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
25.86 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Crittenden
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crittenden
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crittenden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Florence
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Crittenden
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Covington
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Violet Road

    1030 ft · 23 sec · Violet Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
24.3 mi · 94%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi · 2%
12th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Violet Road
0.2 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 15m from Crittenden
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crittenden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 12.9 miles from Crittenden and 12.9 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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 Florence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 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 8.2 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

14 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

16 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

84 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crittenden and Covington. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).

Crittenden

#1 Crittenden

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,925
Coordinates38.7828400, -84.6052200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: US 25 (-84.605228, 38.782846)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crittenden and Covington. The current time is 03:45:41.

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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.