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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Water Street
2439 ft · 59 sec · West Water Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Maysville Road
13.2 mi · 16 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 Flemingsburg and Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flemingsburg and Covington. Straight-line distance: 61.89 mi (99.61 km).
#1 Flemingsburg
City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,804 |
| Coordinates | 38.4223000, -83.7338100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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