How far is Edmonton, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Edmonton, KY to Covington, KY is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.87 mi
03h 24m
Flight
157.26 mi
253.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.26 mi
Kilometers
253.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.87 mi
Kilometers
339.37 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonton
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmonton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Edmonton
95.8 mi
01h 42m
To Covington
115 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2111 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    94 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort

    1604 ft · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  36. 36

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Owenton Road

    24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  45. 45

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  47. 47

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

    18 mi · 22 min

  48. 48

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  49. 49

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  50. 50

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  51. 51

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 12%
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 11%
I 75 North
18 mi · 9%
Bluegrass Parkway
17.2 mi · 8%
US 127 North
15.9 mi · 8%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Owenton Road

Continue on Owenton Road

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
01h 42m from Edmonton
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edmonton and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Edmonton and 115 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edmonton and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edmonton and Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmonton and Covington. Straight-line distance: 157.26 mi (253.09 km).

Edmonton

#1 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.612292, 36.980045)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.17 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.34 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edmonton, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Edmonton is 23:41:12, although it is 00:41:12 in Covington.

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.