How far is Madisonville, LA from Covington, LA?
The driving distance from Madisonville, LA to Covington, LA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Covington.
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Start on Highway 22 West
23 m · 7 sec · Highway 22 West
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Turn left onto Main Street
1225 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn right onto Covington Street
1608 ft · 32 sec · Covington Street
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Continue on Highway 21
1895 ft · 38 sec · Highway 21
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Continue on State Route 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Highway 21
2.1 mi · 4 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 Madisonville 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 21
Continue on Highway 21
2.15 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Madisonville and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madisonville to Covington?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.5 miles from Madisonville and 3.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madisonville and Mostly 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 Madisonville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).
#1 Madisonville
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 857 |
| Coordinates | 30.4043600, -90.1570200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.90 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
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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