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Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Covington, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Downtown Covington, KY, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Covington, KY covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AA Highway, Maysville Road, Licking Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on AA Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 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.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 73.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near KY 11 Business / Maysville Road.

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 73.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (KY 11 Business / Maysville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (KY 9; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.7 miles (West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 11 Business / Maysville Road

Keep slight right at fork onto KY 11 Business / Maysville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Turn left onto KY 9; AA / AA Highway toward AA, KY 9 North: Brooksville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward AA, KY 9 North: Brooksville
5
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | West 12th Street

Turn right onto West 12th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | Brighton Street

Turn left onto Brighton Street

Navigation decision point

5
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | KY 1120 / East 11th Street

Turn left onto KY 1120 / East 11th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AA Highway 52.2 mi 1h 10m
Maysville Road 13.2 mi 15m
Licking Pike 5.8 mi 9m
West Water Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 11th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Madison Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
West 11th Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AA Highway — 52.2 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Covington, KY.

1

Start on KY 11 Business; KY 559

0.5 mi · 59 sec · West Water Street
2

Keep slight right at fork onto KY 11 Business

13 mi · 15 min · Maysville Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

52 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway
Toward AA, KY 9 North: Brooksville Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on KY 9; AA

5.8 mi · 9 min · Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto West 12th Street

464 ft · 23 sec · West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Brighton Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Brighton Street
7

Turn left onto KY 1120

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West 11th Street
8

Continue on KY 1120

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9

Turn right onto KY 1120

492 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Avenue
10

Turn left onto KY 1120

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Madison Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
12

Turn right onto East 7th Street

455 ft · 19 sec · East 7th Street
13

Arrive at destination

East 7th Street

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 36.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 47m 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 16 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 47m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flemingsburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Flemingsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Flemingsburg, KY · 47m into the drive

Downtown Augusta, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, KY

37 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

Aberdeen, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Covington, KY

The final approach into Covington, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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 end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 73.1

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 end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

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 end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 73.1

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18592911484

Visit website

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 73.1

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18599056800

Visit website

Bouquet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 73.1

Covington, Kentucky

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18594917777

Visit website

La Mexicana Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.1

Newport, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18592616112

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

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15134216482

Visit website

Pepper Pod Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.1

Newport, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18594317455

Visit website

Sotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15138225154

Visit website

The Kidd Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15132221915

Visit website

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Park Hills, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18592614939

Visit website

Urbana Cafe Atlas Building

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15137212233

Visit website

Ludlow Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Ludlow, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+18593412928

Visit website

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 15.7

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+16065645865

Visit website

American Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 73.1

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15135416366

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.43 one way

$22.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.89 $14.07 $28.13
diesel $5.61 $16.14 $32.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Flemingsburg, KY

Night in Flemingsburg on Thursday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Covington, KY

Night in Covington on Thursday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Augusta, KY

37 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

1h 40m 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Covington, KY covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, Maysville Road, Licking Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.43 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 73.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (KY 11 Business / Maysville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (KY 9; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.7 miles (West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Flemingsburg, KY to Covington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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