Origin
Taylor Mill, KY
Morning in Taylor Mill on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor Mill, KY to Covington, 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
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Morning in Covington on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
25 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Taylor Mill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Taylor Mill, KY
Full guide →Founded 1956
Arriving 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.
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 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Taylor Mill Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Covington, 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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