Origin
Covington, KY
Morning in Covington on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, KY to Augusta, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, KY
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Augusta, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, KY to Augusta, KY covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 8, AA Highway, Licking Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on KY 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Covington, KY to Augusta, KY covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Brighton Street
Turn right onto Brighton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 9 / Licking Pike
Turn left onto KY 9 / Licking Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
KY 2828 / Ivor Road
Turn left onto KY 2828 / Ivor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 8 | 17 mi | 28m |
| AA Highway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Licking Pike | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Ivor Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Scott Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brighton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KY 8
— 17 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Augusta, KY.
1
Start on East 7th Street
12 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn right onto KY 17
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Scott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto KY 1120
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on KY 1120
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 11th Street
5
Turn right onto Brighton Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Brighton Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto West 12th Street
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 12th Street
7
Turn left onto KY 9
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on KY 9; AA
16 mi
·
21 min
·
AA Highway
9
Turn left onto KY 2828
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ivor Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto KY 8
17 mi
·
28 min
·
KY 8
11
Turn left onto Main Street
308 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on West 4th Street
376 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
13
Turn left
161 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Covington, KY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Covington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, KY
The final approach into Augusta, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Augusta, KY
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Laurel, OH
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Covington, KY to Augusta, KY covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 8, AA Highway, Licking Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Covington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Covington, KY to Augusta, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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