How far is Covington, LA from Madisonville, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, LA to Madisonville, KY is about 600.7 miles (966.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 496.4 miles (798.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Panola County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Madisonville.
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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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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 51: Millington
1796 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Millington
1855 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on The 101 Connector
3105 ft · 48 sec · The 101 Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Millington
2154 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Thomas Street
11.9 mi · 15 min · Thomas Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Continue on Saint John Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
27.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2224 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Highland Drive
3109 ft · 52 sec · West Highland Drive
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Continue on Highland Drive
1271 ft · 30 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Nolan Avenue
1551 ft · 27 sec · Nolan Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Henderson
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70: Madisonville, Central City
1047 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Anton Road
139 m · 16 sec · Anton Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2956 ft · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Arch Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arch Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
680 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Madisonville.
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Mostly Sunny near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 600.7 miles (966.8 km) and usually takes 11h 24m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.7 miles from Covington and 300 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 496.4 miles (798.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 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 $82.93 one way or $165.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Mostly Sunny near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 496.35 mi (798.8 km).
#1 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $82.93 | $165.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $92.77 | $185.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $101.36 | $202.71 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $123.45 | $246.90 |
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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