How far is Flemingsburg, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Flemingsburg, KY to Covington, KY is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.56 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.89 mi
99.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.89 mi
Kilometers
99.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.56 mi
Kilometers
118.38 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flemingsburg
2026-04-16T14:57
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flemingsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brooksville
KY

City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Flemingsburg
36.5 mi
00h 41m
To Covington
37 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 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 Flemingsburg and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    2439 ft · 59 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Maysville Road

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Maysville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Licking Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brighton Street

    543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 11th Street

    1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    139 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
52.2 mi · 71%
Maysville Road
13.2 mi · 18%
Licking Pike
5.84 mi · 8%
West Water Street
0.46 mi · 1%
East 11th Street
0.35 mi
Madison Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
00h 41m from Flemingsburg
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg to Covington?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Flemingsburg and 37 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooksville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

26 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

62 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

96 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flemingsburg and Covington. Straight-line distance: 61.89 mi (99.61 km).

Flemingsburg

#1 Flemingsburg

City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,804
Coordinates38.4223000, -83.7338100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-83.733919, 38.422197)
End: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 Flemingsburg and Covington. The current time is 14:57:46.

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.