Origin
Maysville, KY
Night in Maysville on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maysville, KY to Covington, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maysville, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maysville, KY to Covington, KY covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, Licking Pike, Coughlin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on AA Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 60.4 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 49.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway
Turn right onto KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
West 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Brighton Street
Turn left onto Brighton Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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 | 49.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| Licking Pike | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Coughlin Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.8 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
— 49.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on KY 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Coughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto KY 9; KY 10; AA
50 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
AA Highway
Use the straight / right 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Maysville, KY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Maysville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.44 one way
$18.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Covington, KY
Night in Covington on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Laurel, OH
30 mi in
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
12 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 25m 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 Maysville, KY to Covington, KY covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, Licking Pike, Coughlin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Maysville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.44 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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (KY 9; KY 10; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maysville, KY to Covington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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