Origin
Newport, KY
Morning in Newport on Thursday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, KY to Covington, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
2.2 mi
4 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, KY to Covington, KY covers 2.2 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on York Street, West 10th Street, East 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.5 miles on York Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 2.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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 6m drive with frequent turns across 2.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
York Street is the longest continuous segment at about 0.5 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; KY 8 / York Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 2.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 27; KY 8 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Brighton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KY 1120 / West 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 27; KY 8 / York Street
Turn right onto US 27; KY 8 / York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Brighton Street
Turn left onto Brighton Street
Navigation decision point
7
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 1120 / West 11th Street
Turn right onto KY 1120 / West 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
KY 1120 / Prospect Avenue
Turn right onto KY 1120 / Prospect Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| York Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 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 |
| Brighton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
York Street
— 0.5 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on West 5th Street
73 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 5th Street
2
Turn right onto US 27; KY 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
York Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
4
Turn left onto Brighton Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Brighton Street
5
Turn right onto KY 1120
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 11th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on KY 1120
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
7
Turn right onto KY 1120
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
8
Turn left onto KY 1120
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
10
Turn right onto East 7th Street
455 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 7th Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 7th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.34 one way
$0.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.42 | $0.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.23 | $0.11 |
| Efficient EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.19 | $0.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.31 | $0.14 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Morning in Covington on Thursday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
15 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
6m 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 Newport, KY to Covington, KY covers 2.2 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are York Street, West 10th Street, East 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.1 miles from Newport, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.34 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 2.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 27; KY 8 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Brighton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KY 1120 / West 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport, KY to Covington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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