How far is Renton, WA from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Covington, KY is about 2348.5 miles (3779.5 km), with a travel time of about 41h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1961.8 miles (3157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 82h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 41h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Covington.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
315.4 mi · 5 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
54 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
2032 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
66 m · 5 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Main Street
3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
43.7 mi · 51 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 212
93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
164 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
179.9 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
180.1 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
993 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
84.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right onto Circle Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Covington, Newport
534 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 8 East: Covington
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on West 5th Street
2379 ft · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Street
1005 ft · 45 sec · Russell Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
71 m · 8 sec · 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 Renton and Covington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
Continue straight
338 mi · 05h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Renton and Partly Cloudy near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Covington?
The road trip is about 2348.5 miles (3779.5 km) and usually takes 41h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wasta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1172.1 miles from Renton and 1176.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1961.8 miles (3157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 386.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $456.37 one way or $912.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 736.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Renton and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Renton and Partly Cloudy near Covington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Covington. Straight-line distance: 1961.77 mi (3157.16 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3779 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 78h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 58h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 46h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 39h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 33h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 29h 17m |
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 | $5.51 | $456.37 | $912.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.78 | $479.15 | $958.31 |
| Premium | $6.05 | $501.03 | $1,002.06 |
| Diesel | $7.40 | $613.57 | $1,227.14 |
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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