Origin
Olive Hill, KY
Late night in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
120.4 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Hill, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Railroad Street, Scott Street, KY 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.82 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
60.2 miles from Olive Hill, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 120.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Railroad Street 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 Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| Scott Street | — | — |
| KY 32 | — | — |
| Flemingsburg Road | — | — |
| Morehead Road | — | — |
| Maysville Road | — | — |
| AA Highway | — | — |
| Licking Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Railroad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Hill, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on Cross Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Street
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto Scott Street
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Scott Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
5
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward KY 32: Morehead, Flemingsburg
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
KY 32: Morehead, Flemingsburg
9
Keep slight right
125 ft
·
5 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Flemingsburg Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Flemingsburg Road
11
Continue on Morehead Road
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morehead Road
12
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto Maysville Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Maysville Road
14
Turn left onto AA Highway
52 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
AA Highway
15
Continue on Licking Pike
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Licking Pike
16
Turn right onto West 12th Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
West 12th Street
17
Turn left onto Brighton Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Brighton Street
18
Turn left onto West 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 11th Street
19
Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
22
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
23
Turn right onto East 7th Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 7th Street
24
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 60.2 miles from Olive Hill, KY, or about 1h 6m 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 26 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
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 Olive Hill, 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.
+
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 Olive Hill, KY
This is one driving day of about 120.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Olive Hill, 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 60.2 mi from Olive Hill, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Olive Hill, 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
$18.82 one way
$37.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Covington on Saturday
Local time
5:37 AM
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
38 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 13m 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 Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Railroad Street, Scott Street, KY 32. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.2 miles from Olive Hill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.82 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 Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Olive Hill, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olive Hill, 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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