How far is Providence, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Providence, KY to Covington, KY is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.4 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.04 mi
83.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.4 mi
Kilometers
98.82 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Tue, Nov 10, 3:06 AM EST
Return by in Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 4:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Covington
Tue, Nov 10, 3:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:30 PM EST
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
Glencoe
KY

City in Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Providence
31.9 mi
00h 36m
To Covington
29.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiley Road

    14 m · 8 sec · Wiley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    18 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wiley Road
33.5 mi · 55%
I 75 North
18 mi · 29%
West Pike Street
0.58 mi · 1%
12th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.21 mi
Simon Kenton Way
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Wiley Road

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 36m from Providence
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Providence to Covington?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Providence and 29.5 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence and Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

50 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

52 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

97 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Covington. Straight-line distance: 52.04 mi (83.75 km).

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#1 Providence

Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5745100, -85.2210700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiley Road (-85.221186, 38.574568)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
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
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.31
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $8.15 $16.31
Mid-grade $4.35 $9.44 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.37 $20.74
Diesel $6.05 $13.12 $26.24

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Covington. The current time is 01:53:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.