How far is Covington, LA from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Covington, LA to Hammond, IN is about 882.4 miles (1420.1 km), with a travel time of about 15h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 781 miles (1256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15h 59m.
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.
Township in Pemiscot County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Hammond.
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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
20.7 mi · 22 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
127.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
202.5 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
2953 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
130.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Calumet Avenue North, Hammond
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto 173rd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · 173rd Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Hammond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
203 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Covington and Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Hammond?
The road trip is about 882.4 miles (1420.1 km) and usually takes 15h 59m 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?
Cooter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 441.8 miles from Covington and 440.6 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 781 miles (1256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 $122.50 one way or $245.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 276.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Covington and Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Cooter
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 Cooter.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Poplar Bluff
Fulton
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 781 mi (1256.9 km).
#1 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 00m |
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 | $3.93 | $122.50 | $245.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $136.70 | $273.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $149.35 | $298.69 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $180.74 | $361.47 |
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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