How far is Ludlow, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Ludlow, KY to Covington, KY is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludlow and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow and Covington.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Davies Street
53 m · 10 sec · Davies Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
587 ft · 31 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Carneal Street
100 m · 18 sec · Carneal Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1034 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Highway Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway Avenue
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Continue on Crescent Avenue
1354 ft · 46 sec · Crescent Avenue
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
2872 ft · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Street
1005 ft · 45 sec · Russell Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
71 m · 8 sec · 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 Ludlow 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.
Highway Avenue
Continue on Highway Avenue
1.36 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Covington?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Park Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Ludlow and 1.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Park Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Hills.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Covington. Straight-line distance: 2.17 mi (3.5 km).
#1 Ludlow
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 39.0925600, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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