How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Covington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington-Fayette and Covington is 71.48 miles (115.04 km).

Flight distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Covington, KY is 71.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lexington-Fayette to Covington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Covington, Kentucky is: 81.53 miles (131.22 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington-Fayette to Covington will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.

#1 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population 314488
GPS Coordinates 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W
Latitude 38.0498000
Longitude -84.4585500
Altitude 305
Country United States
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#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

Population 40314
GPS Coordinates 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W
Latitude 39.0836700
Longitude -84.5085500
Altitude 155
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington-Fayette and Covington

The distance between Lexington-Fayette and Covington is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Covington. The current time is 05:43:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.89 liters (2.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington-Fayette and Covington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington-Fayette to Covington is $9.18 (diesel $12.1).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $9.18 $10.57 $11.7 $12.1

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington-Fayette and Covington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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