Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
210.6 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
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The drive from Covington, KY to Coal Run Village, KY covers 210.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scott Boulevard, East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, West 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.27 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.3 miles from Covington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 210.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Middle Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Happy Valley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Coal Run Village, KY.
Start on East 7th Street
Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Continue on West 12th Street
Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
Continue on Old Middle Creek Road
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Run Village, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Covington, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 210.6 miles and 3h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.3 mi from Covington, KY · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.3 miles from Covington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Coal Run Village, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coal Run Village, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.27 one way
$62.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.26 | $70.53 |
| premium | $4.65 | $38.59 | $77.18 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $43.98 | $87.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.11 | $10.11 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.43 | $8.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.48 | $13.48 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Covington on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Coal Run Village on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Lexington-Fayette, KY
105 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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