Origin
Covington, KY
Late night in Covington on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, KY to Newport, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
2 mi
3 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 6m
★
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, KY to Newport, KY covers 2 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Scott Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.5 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 0.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 17 / Scott Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 17 / Scott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 17 / Scott Boulevard
Turn right onto KY 17 / Scott Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Brighton Street
Turn left onto Brighton Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn right onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Scott Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brighton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 0.5 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Newport, 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
·
41 sec
·
West 11th Street
5
Turn left onto Brighton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Brighton Street
6
Turn right onto West 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 10th Street
7
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
8
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.31 one way
$0.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.34 | $0.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.44 | $0.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.21 | $0.10 |
| Efficient EV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.18 | $0.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.28 | $0.13 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Newport, KY
Late night in Newport on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
6m 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 Newport, KY covers 2 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Scott Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1 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 $0.31 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 is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 17 / Scott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Covington, KY to Newport, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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