Origin
Hodgenville, KY
Afternoon in Hodgenville on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
150.6 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hodgenville, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY covers 150.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Square, West Main Street, Lincoln Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.54 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
75.3 miles from Hodgenville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 150.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 150.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Parkway | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| I 264 | — | — |
| I 264 East | — | — |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on East Main Street
16 ft
·
East Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Parkway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
5
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
361 ft
·
4 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
7
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
41 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
10
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 71 North: Cincinnati
12
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
14
Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
15
Continue on Simon Kenton Way
502 ft
·
19 sec
·
Simon Kenton Way
16
Turn right onto West Pike Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
17
Continue on West 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 7th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 75.3 miles from Hodgenville, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Hodgenville, 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 Hodgenville, KY
This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Hodgenville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.3 mi from Hodgenville, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Hodgenville, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Covington, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.54 one way
$47.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| Efficient EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Covington, KY
Afternoon in Covington on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
13 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
2h 27m 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 Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY covers 150.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Square, West Main Street, Lincoln Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from Hodgenville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.54 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.
The drive from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hodgenville, KY to Covington, 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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