How far is Hammond, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Covington, LA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Covington.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 12 East
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
18.7 mi · 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
1869 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn right 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 Hammond 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.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Covington?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 12.4 miles from Hammond and 12.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Covington. Straight-line distance: 21.68 mi (34.89 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.79 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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