How far is Folsom, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Folsom, LA to Covington, LA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folsom and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom and Covington.
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Start on Cleveland Street
37 m · 8 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Highway 25
10.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 25
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Continue on Collins Boulevard
803 ft · 14 sec · Collins Boulevard
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Columbia Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Columbia Street
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Turn right onto North Tyler Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn left onto West 21st Avenue
2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Keep slight right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
11 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom and Covington.
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.
Highway 25
Turn left onto Highway 25
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Folsom and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folsom to Covington?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Abita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Folsom and 6.2 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Folsom and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Abita Springs
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 Abita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folsom and Covington. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 km).
#2 Covington
City in St.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 30.4754900, -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-90.10042, 30.47549)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
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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