How far is Walton, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Walton, KY to Covington, KY is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, US
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walton and Covington.
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Start on the route
87 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nicholson Road
75 m · 18 sec · Old Nicholson Road
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Turn sharp right onto Dixie Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn slight right
773 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Richwood Road
898 ft · 17 sec · Richwood Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 71 North, I 75 North
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 18 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 Walton 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 71 North
Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Walton and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walton to Covington?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.7 miles from Walton and 9.8 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walton and Sunny 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 Walton and Covington. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).
#1 Walton
City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.
| Population | 4,111 |
| Coordinates | 38.8756200, -84.6102200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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