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Trip from Covington, KY to Olive Hill, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

119.9 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Covington, KY to Olive Hill, KY covers 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AA Highway, KY 32, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on AA Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.9 miles from Covington, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AA Highway 52.2 mi 1h 10m
KY 32 21.6 mi 26m
I 64 18.4 mi 19m
KY 11 16.7 mi 19m
Licking Pike 5.9 mi 9m
KY 2 2.9 mi 5m
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Scott Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: AA Highway — 52.2 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Olive Hill, 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

52 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway
9

Turn right onto KY 11; KY 1448

12 mi · 14 min · KY 11; KY 1448
Toward KY 11 South: Flemingsburg
10

Turn right onto KY 11

4.4 mi · 5 min · KY 11
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on KY 32

22 mi · 26 min · KY 32
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
13

Merge onto I 64

18 mi · 19 min · I 64
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 156 Toward KY 2: Olive Hill, Vanceburg
15

Turn right onto KY 2

2.9 mi · 5 min · KY 2
16

Turn left onto US 60

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 60
17

Turn right onto KY 986

385 ft · 7 sec · Cross Street
18

Arrive at destination

KY 986

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Covington, KY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Hill, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Covington, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Covington, KY

This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Covington, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 52.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maysville, KY

60 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

Falmouth, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maysville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Covington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Riverside Korean Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Covington, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18592911484

Visit website

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Covington, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Bouquet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Covington, Kentucky

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1.2 mi

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Park Hills, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Riverside Korean Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18592911484

Visit website

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18599056800

Visit website

Bouquet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18594917777

Visit website

La Mexicana Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Newport, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18592616112

Chef Jose Salazar • Mita's Restaurant | Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant & Tapas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15134216482

Visit website

Pepper Pod Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Newport, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18594317455

Visit website

Sotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15138225154

Visit website

The Kidd Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15132221915

Visit website

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Park Hills, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18592614939

Visit website

Urbana Cafe Atlas Building

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15137212233

Visit website

Ludlow Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Ludlow, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+18593412928

Visit website

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 59.9

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+16065645865

Visit website

American Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15135416366

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 116.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward KY 2: Olive Hill, Vanceburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 156 Toward KY 2: Olive Hill, Vanceburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.74 one way

$37.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.58 $41.16
premium $4.89 $23.07 $46.15
diesel $5.61 $26.47 $52.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.59 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.49 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.79 $7.67

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Covington, KY

Afternoon in Covington on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Hill, KY

Afternoon in Olive Hill on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

38 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

2h 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

119.9 mi in 2h 35m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: AA Highway.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on AA Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.2 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Hill, KY before heading back.

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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