How far is Masonville, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Masonville, KY to Covington, KY is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.2 mi
03h 30m
Flight
167.9 mi
270.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.9 mi
Kilometers
270.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.2 mi
Kilometers
338.28 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Masonville
105 mi
01h 45m
To Covington
105.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Masonville and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Masonville and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 10 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    18 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wendell Ford Expressway
101 mi · 48%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 32%
I 75 North
18 mi · 9%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
167.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 45m from Masonville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Masonville 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 Masonville to Covington?

The road trip is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Masonville and 105.2 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Masonville 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 Masonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 167.9 mi (270.21 km).

Masonville

#1 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Masonville Habit Road (-87.034713, 37.675048)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.08 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.16 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Masonville, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Masonville is 21:59:38, although it is 22:59:38 in Covington.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.