How far is Hazard, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Hazard, KY to Covington, KY is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.41 mi
03h 07m
Flight
145.48 mi
234.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.41 mi
Kilometers
304.82 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hazard
Fri, Apr 17, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazard
2026-04-17T06:36
Arrive Covington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Hazard
94.8 mi
01h 33m
To Covington
94.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazard and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Street

    983 ft · 47 sec · Laurel Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto L O Davis Drive

    998 ft · 30 sec · L O Davis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1874 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazard 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
72.7 mi · 38%
Mountain Parkway
58.2 mi · 31%
North Main Street
28 mi · 15%
I 64 West
6.93 mi · 4%
Park Road
3.06 mi · 2%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

72.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 33m from Hazard
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazard to Covington?

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Hazard and 94.7 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazard and Covington. Straight-line distance: 145.48 mi (234.12 km).

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#1 Hazard

City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population4,785
Coordinates37.2495400, -83.1932300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel Street (-83.193201, 37.249546)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazard and Covington. The current time is 06:36:25.

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.