How far is Park Hills, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Park Hills, KY to Covington, KY is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Hills and Covington.
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Start on the route
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
16 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Road
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Road
2528 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montague Road
1054 ft · 42 sec · Montague Road
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
1.3 km · 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 Park Hills 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.
West Pike Street
Turn left onto West Pike Street
0.84 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Park Hills and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Hills to Covington?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Park Hills and 0.9 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 $0.23 one way or $0.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Hills and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Hills and Covington. Straight-line distance: 1.52 mi (2.45 km).
#1 Park Hills
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,995 |
| Coordinates | 39.0714500, -84.5321700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.23 | $0.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
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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