How far is Bogalusa, LA from Covington, KY?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Covington, KY is about 747.3 miles (1202.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 647.6 miles (1042.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
747.3 mi
13h 46m
Flight
647.58 mi
1042.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
647.58 mi
Kilometers
1042.18 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
747.3 mi
Kilometers
1202.66 km
Drive Time
13h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Wed, Sep 23, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Sep 24, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-09-23T09:05
Arrive Covington
Wed, Sep 23, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
13h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:47 PM to 10:17 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Bogalusa
373.2 mi
06h 53m
To Covington
374.1 mi
06h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bogalusa and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    34 m · 4 sec · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Louisiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lakeview Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Lakeview Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chemin Lakeview

    1496 ft · 25 sec · Chemin Lakeview

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1171 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    117.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    148.4 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    187.8 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    18 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Simon Kenton Way

    153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
188 mi · 25%
I 24 West
165 mi · 22%
I 59 North
148 mi · 20%
Chemin Lakeview
139 mi · 19%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 10%
I 75 North
18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

188 mi · 03h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
13h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.7 mi
647.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
06h 53m from Bogalusa
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bogalusa and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bogalusa to Covington?

The road trip is about 747.3 miles (1202.7 km) and usually takes 13h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 373.2 miles from Bogalusa and 374.1 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 647.6 miles (1042.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $105.53 one way or $211.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 234.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bogalusa and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bogalusa and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Covington. Straight-line distance: 647.58 mi (1042.18 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.

Population40,314
Coordinates39.0836700, -84.5085500
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
End: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.37 gal
99.82 L · about $105.53
Round trip
$211.07
52.74 gal · 199.64 L
Estimated CO2
234.4 kg one way
Round trip: 468.7 kg / 1033 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $105.53 $211.07
Mid-grade $4.47 $117.79 $235.59
Premium $4.86 $128.13 $256.26
Diesel $6.03 $159.12 $318.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bogalusa, LA and Covington, KY. The current time in Bogalusa is 09:05:42, although it is 10:05:42 in Covington.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.