How far is Forest Park, OH from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Covington, KY is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Covington.
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Start on Kenn Road
15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road
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Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto West Sharon Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Sharon Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2901 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
15 mi · 20 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Covington, Newport
534 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 8 East: Covington
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on West 5th Street
2379 ft · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Street
1005 ft · 45 sec · Russell Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
71 m · 8 sec · West Pike Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1102 ft · 35 sec · West 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 Forest Park and Covington.
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.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
15 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Covington?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Elmwood Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Forest Park and 10.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Forest Park and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Place.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Covington. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).
#1 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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