How far is Leitchfield, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Leitchfield, KY to Covington, KY is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leitchfield and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield and Covington.
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Start on Public Square
3 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 41 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 Leitchfield and Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield to Covington?
The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ten Broeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Leitchfield and 87.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Ten Broeck
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leitchfield and Covington. Straight-line distance: 147.14 mi (236.8 km).
#1 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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