Origin
Covington, KY
Afternoon in Covington on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, KY to Verona, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Verona, KY
Stef Nie
Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.4-mile drive from Covington, KY to Verona, KY is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 33 minutes. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. You'll spend most of your time on I-71, so expect a smooth, albeit less varied, travel experience. No overnight stays are necessary for this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highly highway-focused experience, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 21.7 miles on I-71, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route begins with East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard before merging onto I-71. After your time on the interstate, you'll transition to local roads like Verona-Mudlick Road for the final approach. This mix means a majority of your journey will be at higher speeds.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Verona-Mudlick Road. You will hit about 8 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 25.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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 right onto KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South, I 75 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 71; I 75
Merge onto I 71; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward KY 14: Verona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 72
Toward KY 14: Verona
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Verona-Mudlick Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Scott Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Glencoe-Verona Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Verona, 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 right onto KY 1120
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on KY 1120
203 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South
6
Merge onto I 71; I 75
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 71
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 71
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 72
Toward KY 14: Verona
9
Turn left onto KY 14
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Verona-Mudlick Road
10
Turn right onto KY 16
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Glencoe-Verona Road
11
Arrive at destination
KY 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Verona, KY
Afternoon in Verona on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
35 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
33m 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 Verona, KY covers 25.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Verona-Mudlick Road, East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $3.97 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 25.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Covington, KY to Verona, 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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