How far is Shepherdsville, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Shepherdsville, KY to Covington, KY is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shepherdsville and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdsville and Covington.
-
1
Start on 3rd Street
62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Buckman Street
917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street
-
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
2458 ft · 1 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
12.8 mi · 14 min · Kentucky Turnpike
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
-
13
Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
-
14
Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street
-
15
Continue on West 7th Street
1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shepherdsville 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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shepherdsville and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shepherdsville to Covington?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Shepherdsville and 58.2 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Shepherdsville and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg
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 Campbellsburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdsville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 99.92 mi (160.8 km).
#1 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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 · May 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.