Origin
Covington, KY
Morning in Covington on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, KY to Claryville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, KY
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Claryville, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Northern Kentucky, the 16.2-mile journey from Covington to Claryville is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a flexible day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will stay within the Southeastern region for the duration of the trip, transitioning from the Covington area into Claryville. Because the drive is short, you can easily complete it in one sitting without needing to plan for overnight stays. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for those who prefer to keep their travel time efficient and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Licking Pike | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Alexandria Pike | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| AA Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Scott Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Alexandria Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 27–AA Connector Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Licking Pike
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Claryville, KY.
1
Start on East 7th Street
12 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn right onto KY 17
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Scott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto KY 1120
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on KY 1120
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 11th Street
5
Turn right onto Brighton Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Brighton Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto West 12th Street
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 12th Street
7
Turn left onto KY 9
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on KY 9; AA
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
AA Highway
9
Turn right onto KY 709
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27–AA Connector Road
10
Continue on KY 709
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Alexandria Pike
11
Turn left onto US 27
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Alexandria Pike
12
Turn right onto KY 915
300 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lickert Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on KY 915
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Camel Crossing
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
27 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
327 ft
·
23 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Brighton Street
Turn right onto Brighton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
KY 915 / Lickert Road
Turn right onto KY 915 / Lickert Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Claryville, KY
Morning in Claryville on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 16.2-mile trek is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the region. You will spend 100% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of Licking Pike, Alexandria Pike, and the AA Highway to reach your destination. Do not expect long, monotonous stretches; the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is a 5.9-mile segment on Licking Pike. As you progress from the start to the finish, the road environment shifts to accommodate these winding transitions. Prepare yourself for a technical drive that keeps you engaged rather than a simple interstate cruise.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Licking Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Covington, KY
Full guide →Covington is a city in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the largest city in Northern Kentucky. Covington is pretty much the southern side of Cincinnati, with similar architecture (though far better preserved if not in the best of shape) and a shared history linked by the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge and the Ohio River. Like its eastern neighbor, Newport, it has profited from revitalization.
Arriving in Claryville, KY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Licking Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Claryville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (KY 1120 / East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Brighton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claryville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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