How far is Covington, KY from Bogalusa, LA?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Bogalusa, LA is about 748.1 miles (1204 km), with a travel time of about 13h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 647.6 miles (1042.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 49m.
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.
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Bogalusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Bogalusa.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
165.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
182.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
146 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
118.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 26: Poplarville, Wiggins
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Chemin Lakeview
1496 ft · 25 sec · Chemin Lakeview
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Continue on Lakeview Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Lakeview Road
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Continue on Louisiana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
34 m · 2 sec · North Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Bogalusa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65 South
Continue straight
183 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Sunny near Bogalusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Bogalusa?
The road trip is about 748.1 miles (1204 km) and usually takes 13h 49m 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?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 373.6 miles from Covington and 374.6 miles from Bogalusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 647.6 miles (1042.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 EDT. 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 $110.19 one way or $220.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 234.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Bogalusa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Sunny near Bogalusa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 647.58 mi (1042.18 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 19m |
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 | $4.17 | $110.19 | $220.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $125.08 | $250.17 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $136.62 | $273.24 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $168.51 | $337.02 |
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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