Origin
Central, LA
Afternoon in Central on Saturday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central, LA to Covington, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Covington, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Central, LA to Covington, LA covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sullivan Road, Central Throughway, O Neal Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Road | — | — |
| Central Throughway | — | — |
| O Neal Lane | — | — |
| O'Neal Lane | — | — |
| I 12 East | — | — |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | — | — |
| LA 21 | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sullivan Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Covington, LA.
1
Start on Hooper Road
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hooper Road
2
Turn left onto Sullivan Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sullivan Road
3
Continue on Central Throughway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Throughway
4
Continue on O Neal Lane
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
O Neal Lane
5
Continue on O'Neal Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
O'Neal Lane
6
Turn left onto I 12 East: Hammond
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 12 East: Hammond
7
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
52 mi
·
55 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
9
Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 21
10
Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tyler Street
11
Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 21st Avenue
12
Keep slight right
89 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn sharp left
36 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Covington, LA
Afternoon in Covington on Saturday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Shenandoah, LA
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
64.5 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sullivan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Central, LA to Covington, LA is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Central, LA to Covington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Central, LA to Covington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Covington, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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