How far is Maysville, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Covington, KY is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.78 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.81 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mentor
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Maysville
30.1 mi
00h 35m
To Covington
30.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
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 Maysville and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Coughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto AA Highway

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · AA Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Licking Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brighton Street

    543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 11th Street

    1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    139 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maysville 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
49.5 mi · 81%
Licking Pike
5.84 mi · 10%
Coughlin Boulevard
2.86 mi · 5%
Forest Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
East 11th Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Turn right onto AA Highway

49.5 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mentor
00h 35m from Maysville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maysville 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 Maysville to Covington?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Maysville and 30.6 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maysville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Mentor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mentor, 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 Mentor.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

33 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

35 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

49 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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

There is no time difference between Maysville and Covington. The current time is 22:59:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.