How far is Verona, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Verona, KY to Covington, KY is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Verona and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona and Covington.
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Start on Glencoe-Verona Road
26 m · 8 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
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Turn left onto Verona-Mudlick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Verona-Mudlick Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 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 · 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 Verona and Covington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Verona and Mostly Cloudy near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Verona to Covington?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Verona and 12.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Verona and Mostly Cloudy near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Covington. Straight-line distance: 20.07 mi (32.3 km).
#1 Verona
Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184000, -84.6607800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
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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