How far is Soda Springs, ID from Covina, CA?
The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Covina, CA is about 835 miles (1343.8 km), with a travel time of about 14h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 682.2 miles (1097.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Covina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Covina.
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Start on West 2nd South Street
30.2 mi · 36 min · West 2nd South Street
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Turn left onto East Price Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Price Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 91
2669 ft · 55 sec · Old US Highway 91
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Turn right onto East Jensen Road
2571 ft · 57 sec · East Jensen Road
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Take the ramp left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
103.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
334.8 mi · 5 hr 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Citrus Avenue
1215 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East Baseline Road
803 ft · 23 sec · East Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Citrus Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Citrus Avenue
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Continue on North Citrus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Citrus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Citrus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs and Covina.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
335 mi · 05h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Soda Springs and Sunny near Covina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Covina?
The road trip is about 835 miles (1343.8 km) and usually takes 14h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 416.8 miles from Soda Springs and 418.2 miles from Covina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 682.2 miles (1097.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $143.46 one way or $286.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 261.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Soda Springs and Covina, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soda Springs and Sunny near Covina.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kanarra Falls
Utah DMV Cedar City Office
Heritage Center Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar City.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Covina. Straight-line distance: 682.22 mi (1097.92 km).
#1 Soda Springs
City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.6543700, -111.6046700 |
| Altitude | 1760 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covina
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 47,259 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -117.8903400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covina (-117.89034, 34.09001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $143.46 | $286.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $152.92 | $305.84 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $160.76 | $321.52 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $187.19 | $374.39 |
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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