How far is Jackson, KY from Covington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Covington is 122.07 miles (196.46 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, KY to Covington, KY is 122.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Jackson to Covington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Kentucky to Covington, Kentucky is: 158.69 miles (255.39 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Covington will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 Jackson

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

Population 1917
GPS Coordinates 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W
Latitude 37.5531500
Longitude -83.3835100
Altitude 236
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 Jackson and Covington

The distance between Jackson and Covington is 255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 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.

There is no time difference between Jackson and Covington. The current time is 04:25:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.2 liters (5.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Covington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Covington is $17.87 (diesel $23.55).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $17.87 $20.57 $22.77 $23.55

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 April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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