Origin
Tompkinsville, KY
Morning in Tompkinsville on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tompkinsville, 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
3h 42m
Distance
221.5 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tompkinsville, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Covington, KY covers 221.5 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Edmonton Road, Greensburg Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.63 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
110.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 221.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m 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 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 221.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Edmonton Road | — | — |
| Greensburg Street | — | — |
| Greensburg Road | — | — |
| Columbia Highway | — | — |
| Campbellsville Road | — | — |
| West Broadway | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tompkinsville, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on West 4th Street
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Edmonton Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Edmonton Road
4
Turn left onto Greensburg Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Greensburg Street
5
Continue on Greensburg Road
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Greensburg Road
6
Continue on Edmonton Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Edmonton Road
7
Continue on Columbia Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Highway
8
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on Campbellsville Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Campbellsville Road
10
Continue on West Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
11
Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
12
Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
13
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
14
Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
15
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
16
Continue on Campbellsville Road
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Campbellsville Road
17
Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Bypass
18
Turn left
151 ft
·
2 sec
19
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
2 sec
20
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn left
308 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto Springfield Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Road
25
Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
26
Continue on Western Bypass
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Bypass
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
30
Keep slight left
112 ft
·
3 sec
31
Continue on Triple 5 Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
32
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
35
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
36
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
37
Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Frankfort Connector
38
Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
39
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
40
Turn left onto Holmes Street
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
Holmes Street
41
Continue on Owenton Road
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Owenton Road
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
43
Continue on Roland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roland Avenue
44
Continue on Warsaw Road
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Warsaw Road
45
Turn right onto Glencoe Road
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Glencoe Road
46
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
47
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
48
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
49
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
50
Continue on Simon Kenton Way
502 ft
·
19 sec
·
Simon Kenton Way
51
Turn right onto West Pike Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
52
Continue on West 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 7th Street
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY, or about 1h 51m 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 49 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Tompkinsville, 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 Tompkinsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 221.5 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Tompkinsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.7 mi from Tompkinsville, KY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Tompkinsville, 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
$34.63 one way
$69.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.63 | $85.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.26 | $10.63 |
| Efficient EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.38 | $8.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.18 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Oregon, KY
111 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 42m 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 Tompkinsville, KY to Covington, KY covers 221.5 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Edmonton Road, Greensburg Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Covington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tompkinsville, 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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