How far is Fort Thomas, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Fort Thomas, KY to Covington, KY is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Thomas and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Thomas and Covington.
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Start on South Fort Thomas Avenue
106 m · 12 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Turn right onto Tremont Avenue
1778 ft · 1 min · Tremont Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Carothers Road
2191 ft · 60 sec · Carothers Road
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Turn right onto Monmouth Street
1344 ft · 39 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 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 Fort Thomas 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.
South Grand Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Thomas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Fort Thomas to Covington?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Woodlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Fort Thomas and 2.2 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Thomas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Woodlawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Thomas and Covington. Straight-line distance: 3.34 mi (5.38 km).
#1 Fort Thomas
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,261 |
| Coordinates | 39.0750600, -84.4471600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.60 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
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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