How far is Van Lear, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Van Lear, KY to Covington, KY is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Lear and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Lear and Covington.
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Start on Possum Hollow Road
531 ft · 23 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
72.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · 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 Van Lear 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.
Mountain Parkway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Van Lear 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 Van Lear to Covington?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Van Lear and 72.2 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Van Lear and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Lear and Covington. Straight-line distance: 131.15 mi (211.07 km).
#1 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.00 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $27.31 | $54.63 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
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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