How far is Morehead, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Morehead, KY to Covington, KY is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morehead and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehead and Covington.
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Start on Bridge Street
79 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto East Wilkinson Boulevard
2770 ft · 57 sec · East Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Flemingsburg Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Continue on Morehead Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Morehead Road
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Maysville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto AA Highway
52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
142 m · 24 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Brighton Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1142 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
150 m · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
1853 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1680 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
139 m · 20 sec · East 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 Morehead and Covington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AA Highway
Turn left onto AA Highway
52.2 mi · 01h 10m
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 Morehead and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morehead to Covington?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Morehead and 51 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morehead and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Maysville
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morehead and Covington. Straight-line distance: 85.07 mi (136.9 km).
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 38.1839700, -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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