Origin
Taylor Mill, KY
Late night in Taylor Mill on Friday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor Mill, KY to Covington, KY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.1 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor Mill, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.1-mile drive from Taylor Mill to Covington, Kentucky, will take you about 16 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, it’s an economical choice for a local exploration. The route primarily utilizes Taylor Mill Road, Madison Avenue, and Winston Avenue, offering a straightforward journey within the Southeast region of Kentucky. Since it's a short, turn-heavy local drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. You'll experience the local feel of Northern Kentucky on this easy, accessible route.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Taylor Mill Road, giving you a good sense of the local scenery before you start navigating through town. As you progress, the road will shift from Taylor Mill Road onto Madison Avenue and then Winston Avenue, indicating a transition from a more suburban feel to a more urban setting. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it's about navigating local streets and understanding the flow of traffic in these Kentucky communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taylor Mill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 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 2.2 miles in near KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (KY 16 / East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (KY 17 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
KY 16 / East 30th Street
Turn right onto KY 16 / East 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
KY 17 / Madison Avenue
Turn straight onto KY 17 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Mill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Winston Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Decoursey Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| James Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taylor Mill Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Mill, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on KY 3716
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on KY 16
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Avenue
4
Continue on KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Decoursey Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Decoursey Avenue
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Decoursey Avenue
6
Turn right onto KY 16
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
James Avenue
8
Turn straight onto KY 17
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto East 7th Street
455 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 7th Street
10
Arrive at destination
East 7th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Friday
Local time
1:31 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
16m 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 Taylor Mill, KY to Covington, KY covers 7.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taylor Mill Road, Madison Avenue, Winston Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Taylor Mill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (KY 16 / East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (KY 17 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Taylor Mill, KY to Covington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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