How far is Laplace, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Covington, LA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Covington.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
840 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
691 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight
142 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East
6 m · 1 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 Laplace and Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond
25 mi · 00h 27m
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 Laplace 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 Laplace to Covington?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Laplace and 27.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laplace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Covington. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.33 km).
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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