How far is Elkfork, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Elkfork, KY to Covington, KY is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkfork and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkfork and Covington.
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Start on Staffordsville Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Staffordsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Morehead Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road
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Continue on Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2764 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flemingsburg Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Continue on Morehead Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Morehead Road
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Maysville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto AA Highway
52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Brighton Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
139 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkfork and Covington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AA Highway
Turn left onto AA Highway
52.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Elkfork 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 Elkfork to Covington?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Flemingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Elkfork and 67.7 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Elkfork and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Flemingsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flemingsburg.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkfork and Covington. Straight-line distance: 107.26 mi (172.62 km).
#1 Elkfork
Elkfork is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9648100, -83.1329500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.83 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $23.14 | $46.29 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $29.02 | $58.03 |
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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