How far is Sebree, KY from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Sebree, KY to Covington, KY is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.48 mi
03h 53m
Flight
192.84 mi
310.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.84 mi
Kilometers
310.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.48 mi
Kilometers
388.63 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebree
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebree
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Sebree
121.5 mi
01h 56m
To Covington
120 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    950 ft · 18 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 38%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 28%
Jefferson Street
25.4 mi · 11%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 9%
I 75 North
18 mi · 7%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
192.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 56m from Sebree
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sebree and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Sebree and 120 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sebree and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebree and Covington. Straight-line distance: 192.84 mi (310.34 km).

Sebree

#1 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.528614, 37.607032)
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.26 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.04 gal · 64.52 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.24 $72.47
Premium $4.65 $39.65 $79.30
Diesel $5.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sebree, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Sebree is 00:53:07, although it is 01:53:07 in Covington.

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