How far is Covina, CA from Soda Springs, ID?

The driving distance from Covina, CA to Soda Springs, ID is about 834.5 miles (1343 km), with a travel time of about 14h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 682.2 miles (1097.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
834.5 mi
14h 28m
Flight
682.22 mi
1097.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
682.22 mi
Kilometers
1097.92 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
834.5 mi
Kilometers
1342.99 km
Drive Time
14h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 14h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soda Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 7:59 AM MDT
Return by in Covina
Fri, Oct 16, 9:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covina
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Soda Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 6:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
14h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:28 PM to 10:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covina
8:00 PM PDT
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
Cedar City
UT

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

From Covina
416.6 mi
07h 14m
To Soda Springs
417.9 mi
07h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Covina and Soda Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covina and Soda Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Citrus Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Citrus Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Citrus Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Citrus Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 210 East: San Bernardino

    1543 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    994 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Ontario Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    353.6 mi · 5 hr 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    55.3 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business: McCammon

    827 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Jensen Road

    2012 ft · 47 sec · East Jensen Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 91

    2669 ft · 56 sec · Old US Highway 91

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Price Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Price Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covina and Soda Springs.

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
474 mi · 57%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 20%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 15%
Foothill Freeway
21.9 mi · 3%
Ontario Freeway
8 mi · 1%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

354 mi · 05h 56m

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
14h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+152.3 mi
682.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar City
07h 14m from Covina
Leave By
7:04 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Covina and Sunny near Soda Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covina to Soda Springs?

The road trip is about 834.5 miles (1343 km) and usually takes 14h 28m 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?

Cedar City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 416.6 miles from Covina and 417.9 miles from Soda Springs.

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

The direct path is about 682.2 miles (1097.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.3 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 PDT. 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 $184.39 one way or $368.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 261.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covina and Sunny near Soda Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cedar City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kanarra Falls
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Kanarra Falls

Kanarraville , UT
40 S Main St, Kanarraville, UT 84742
Rating 4.2/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,City Hall
Utah DMV Cedar City Office
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Utah DMV Cedar City Office

Cedar City , UT
82 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720
Rating 4.1/5 76 reviews Department of motor vehicles,State government office
Heritage Center Theater
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Heritage Center Theater

Cedar City , UT
105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720
Rating 4.7/5 372 reviews Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar City.

BUS

St. George, Utah

80 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covina and Soda Springs. Straight-line distance: 682.22 mi (1097.92 km).

Covina

#1 Covina

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population47,259
Coordinates34.0900100, -117.8903400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Soda Springs

#2 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Start: Covina (-117.89034, 34.09001)
End: Soda Springs (-111.60467, 42.65437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.45 gal
111.47 L · about $184.39
Round trip
$368.77
58.9 gal · 222.94 L
Estimated CO2
261.7 kg one way
Round trip: 523.4 kg / 1154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $184.39 $368.77
Mid-grade $6.50 $191.40 $382.79
Premium $6.69 $196.99 $393.98
Diesel $8.41 $247.76 $495.53

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 California · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Covina, CA and Soda Springs, ID. The current time in Covina is 16:31:41, although it is 17:31:41 in Soda Springs.

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.