How far is Covington, LA from Canton, TX?
The driving distance from Covington, LA to Canton, TX is about 435.3 miles (700.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Canton.
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Start on the route
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue
1910 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on Highway 21
1.6 km · 2 min · Highway 21
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3132: Dallas, Texarkana
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3132 West: Dallas, Texarkana
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
119.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 19: Emory, Canton
2246 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Trade Days Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Trade Days Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Dallas Street
636 ft · 13 sec · East Dallas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dallas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Canton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
181 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Canton?
The road trip is about 435.3 miles (700.5 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.5 miles from Covington and 217.8 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 $60.09 one way or $120.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Canton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Canton. Straight-line distance: 368.57 mi (593.15 km).
#1 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,941 |
| Coordinates | 32.5565200, -95.8633000 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-95.8633, 32.55652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 700 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $60.09 | $120.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $67.22 | $134.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.44 | $146.87 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $89.44 | $178.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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