How far is Glasgow, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Covington, KY is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Covington.
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Start on West Main Street
96 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Race Street
3165 ft · 60 sec · North Race Street
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Turn left onto Happy Valley Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road
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Continue on East Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Happy Valley Street
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Continue straight
693 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit right
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · 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 Glasgow and Covington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Happy Valley Street
Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Covington?
The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadowview Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Glasgow and 95.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glasgow and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Meadowview Estates
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 Meadowview Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Covington. Straight-line distance: 163.22 mi (262.67 km).
#1 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
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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