How far is Covington, LA from Folsom, LA?
The driving distance from Covington, LA to Folsom, LA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Folsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Folsom.
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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 · 42 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Tyler Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Collins Boulevard
899 ft · 17 sec · Collins Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 25
10.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 25
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
37 m · 2 sec · Cleveland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Folsom.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 25
Continue on Highway 25
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Folsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Folsom?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Abita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Covington and 6.2 miles from Folsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Folsom.
Stop Ideas Near Abita Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 km).
#1 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom (-90.1873, 30.63019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
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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