How far is Horse Cave, KY from Covington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Horse Cave and Covington is 151.93 miles (244.51 km).

Flight distance from Horse Cave, KY to Covington, KY is 151.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Horse Cave to Covington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Horse Cave, Kentucky to Covington, Kentucky is: 176.65 miles (284.29 km) by car.

Driving from Horse Cave to Covington will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Horse Cave

City in Kentucky

Population 2415
GPS Coordinates 37°10'46"N 85°54'25"W
Latitude 37.1795000
Longitude -85.9069200
Altitude 193
Country United States
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#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

Population 40314
GPS Coordinates 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W
Latitude 39.0836700
Longitude -84.5085500
Altitude 155
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Horse Cave and Covington

The distance between Horse Cave and Covington is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horse Cave, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Horse Cave is 14:44:49, although it is 15:44:49 in Covington.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.6 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Horse Cave and Covington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Horse Cave to Covington is $19.89 (diesel $26.22).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $19.89 $22.9 $25.35 $26.22

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Horse Cave and Covington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Horse Cave 37.28 miles (60 km)

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Driving distance from Florence, KY to Horse Cave 166.69 miles (268 km)

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Driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Horse Cave 213.84 miles (344 km)

Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Horse Cave 236.3 miles (380 km)

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Driving distance from Lexington, KY to Horse Cave 122.92 miles (198 km)

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Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Horse Cave 81.29 miles (131 km)

Driving distance from Meads, KY to Horse Cave 231.63 miles (373 km)

Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Horse Cave 97.67 miles (157 km)

Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Horse Cave 80.02 miles (129 km)

Driving distance from Oregon, KY to Horse Cave 103.6 miles (167 km)

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