How far is Covington, LA from Mandeville, LA?

The driving distance from Covington, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.99 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.36 mi
13.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.36 mi
Kilometers
13.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.07 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mandeville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Mandeville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Covington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madisonville
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Covington
5 mi
00h 08m
To Mandeville
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Mandeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Mandeville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    26 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Boston Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula

    1659 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park

    64 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 190

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerald Road

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 190

    1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Mandeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 190
1.62 mi · 16%
Florida Street
1.01 mi · 10%
East Boston Street
0.67 mi · 7%
Girod Street
0.43 mi · 4%
US 190 East
0.35 mi · 4%
Emerald Road
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

5.46 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
00h 08m from Covington
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Mandeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Covington to Mandeville?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Covington and 5 miles from Mandeville.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.37 one way or $2.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Mandeville.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

RAIL

Hammond

32 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

39 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

48 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

51 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 8.36 mi (13.46 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

City in St.

Population10,560
Coordinates30.4754900, -90.1004200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Mandeville

#2 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Covington (-90.10042, 30.47549)
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.37
Round trip
$2.74
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $1.37 $2.74
Mid-grade $4.38 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.78 $1.67 $3.35
Diesel $5.82 $2.04 $4.08

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 Louisiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Mandeville. The current time is 15:21:17.

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.