How far is Highland Heights, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Highland Heights, KY to Covington, KY is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Covington.
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Start on Alexandria Way
540 ft · 28 sec · Alexandria Way
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
575 ft · 21 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Louie B. Nunn Drive
1784 ft · 44 sec · Louie B. Nunn Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward University Drive
5 m · 1 sec · University Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto University Drive
2918 ft · 57 sec · University Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Three Mile Road
44 m · 3 sec · Three Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Three Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Three Mile Road
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Turn right onto Johns Hill Road
786 ft · 21 sec · Johns Hill Road
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Turn right onto Licking Pike
2 mi · 3 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 Highland Heights 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.
Licking Pike
Turn right onto Licking Pike
2.03 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Covington?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Wilder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Highland Heights and 3.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 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 $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Wilder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilder.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Covington. Straight-line distance: 4.63 mi (7.45 km).
#1 Highland Heights
Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 7,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331200, -84.4518900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
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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