How far is Valley Station, KY from Newport, KY?
The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Newport, KY is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Newport.
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Start on Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
56 m · 9 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
819 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2600 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
14.7 mi · 20 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 · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 11th Street
1142 ft · 42 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto Brighton Street
547 ft · 21 sec · Brighton Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1382 ft · 47 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2433 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
880 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Newport.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Valley Station and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Newport?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Valley Station and 56.8 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Valley Station and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Newport. Straight-line distance: 100.48 mi (161.7 km).
#1 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 14,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.0914500, -84.4957800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-84.49578, 39.09145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.66 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
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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