Origin
Covington, OH
Night in Covington on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, OH to Brown, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Brown, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, OH to Brown, OH covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Troy Avenue, State Route 202, SR 571 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Troy Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Covington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Covington, OH to Brown, OH covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Troy Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m 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 (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 41 / Troy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
Turn left onto SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 41 / Troy Avenue
Turn left onto SR 41 / Troy Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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SR 202 / State Route 202
Turn right onto SR 202 / State Route 202
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
SR 571
Turn left onto SR 571
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Avenue | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| State Route 202 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| SR 571 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SR 41 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dayton-Brandt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Troy Avenue
— 9.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, OH and Brown, OH.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
224 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto SR 41; SR 48
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South High Street
3
Turn left onto SR 41
9.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Troy Avenue
4
Enter roundabout
131 ft
·
2 sec
5
Continue
116 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn slight right onto SR 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 41
8
Turn right onto SR 202
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 202
9
Turn left onto SR 571
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 571
10
Turn left onto Dayton-Brandt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton-Brandt Road
11
Arrive at destination
Dayton-Brandt Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Covington, OH, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Covington, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Covington, OH
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 33m.
At 21.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Troy Avenue for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Covington, OH · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Covington, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brown, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brown, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Brown, OH
Night in Brown on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
22 degrees cooler 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, OH to Brown, OH covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Troy Avenue, State Route 202, SR 571. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Covington, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 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 33m 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 (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 41 / Troy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Covington, OH to Brown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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