How far is Midway, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Midway, KY to Covington, KY is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Covington.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Winter Street
943 ft · 16 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Midway Road
2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Continue on McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Cherry Blossom Way
1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Midway 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 75 North
Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midway and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Covington?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Midway and 39.7 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midway and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Covington. Straight-line distance: 65.14 mi (104.83 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1509100, -84.6838300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.00 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
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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