How far is Covington, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Covington, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Prairieville.
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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
54.9 mi · 59 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherwood Forest Boulevard
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sherwood
121 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
147 m · 13 sec · Airline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Prairieville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
54.9 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Covington and 28.7 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Hammond
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 53.3 mi (85.78 km).
#1 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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