How far is Houma, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Covington, LA is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Covington.
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Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
857 ft · 29 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
880 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge
97 m · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge
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Continue on New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
6.5 mi · 9 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
2947 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
1393 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1410 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on East 21st Avenue
124 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Covington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance 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 Houma to Covington?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Houma and 42.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Covington. Straight-line distance: 71.17 mi (114.54 km).
#1 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
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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