How far is Plano, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Plano, KY to Covington, KY is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Covington.
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Start on Larmon Mill Road
30 m · 7 sec · Larmon Mill Road
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Turn right onto Plano Road
2 mi · 3 min · Plano Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward KY 9007 North
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
634 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 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 Plano 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.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Plano and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Covington?
The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
South Park View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Plano and 108.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.90 one way or $57.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plano and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Plano and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near South Park View
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 South Park View.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Covington. Straight-line distance: 184.36 mi (296.7 km).
#1 Plano
Plano is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8803200, -86.4183200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $3.80 | $28.90 | $57.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $46.09 | $92.17 |
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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