How far is Paducah, KY from Covington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Paducah and Covington is 261.9 miles (421.48 km).

Flight distance from Paducah, KY to Covington, KY is 261.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Paducah to Covington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Paducah, Kentucky to Covington, Kentucky is: 313.66 miles (504.78 km) by car.

Driving from Paducah to Covington will take approximately 04 hours 47 minutes.

#1 Paducah

City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

Population	24883
GPS Coordinates	37°5'0"N 88°36'0"W
Latitude	37.0833900
Longitude	-88.6000500
Altitude	104
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Paducah: Washington Street (-88.600033,37.083363)
Ending point in Covington: East 7th Street (-84.50851,39.083683)

Estimated Travel Time Between Paducah and Covington

The distance between Paducah and Covington is 505 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 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.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paducah, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Paducah is 05:29:47, although it is 06:29:47 in Covington.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	10 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.9 liters (11.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Paducah and Covington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Paducah to Covington is $35.32 (diesel $46.55).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$35.32	$40.65	$45	$46.55

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 Paducah and Covington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.