How far is Franklinton, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Franklinton, LA to Covington, LA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinton and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton and Covington.
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Start on Greenlaw Street
26 m · 11 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
664 ft · 31 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
11.2 mi · 17 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Highway 25
15.7 mi · 23 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 Franklinton 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
Continue on Highway 25
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Franklinton and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinton to Covington?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Franklinton and 14.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinton and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Folsom
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 Folsom.
Hammond
Picayune
Slidell
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinton and Covington. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.68 km).
#1 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
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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