Origin
Troy, OH
Late night in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, OH to Covington, OH
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
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, OH
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Covington, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Troy, OH to Covington, OH is 9.8 miles and takes about 16m via West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within the Midwest region of Ohio, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a same-day excursion, with minimal time on the road. Consider this route if you're looking for an easy, direct link between these two Ohio towns without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| South High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, OH and Covington, OH.
1
Start on I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55
215 ft
·
3 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue
120 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn slight right onto I 75 Business; SR 41
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
West Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South High Street
5
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Walnut Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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, OH
Late night in Covington on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share to speak of. You'll spend your entire 16 minutes navigating area streets, primarily using West Main Street, South High Street, and East Walnut Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.5 miles along West Main Street, indicating a fairly continuous path through town. Expect a pace that requires frequent attention to turns and local traffic rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Troy, OH to Covington, OH is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.8 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 9.5 miles on West Main Street. 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 9.6 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Covington, OH 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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