Origin
Colt, LA
Afternoon in Colt on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colt, LA to Covington, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colt, LA
Ivanna Di Lorenzo
Covington, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colt, LA to Covington, LA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190, East Boston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
4 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and US 190. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and US 190. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colt, LA to Covington, LA is easy. At 28m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 190 West: Covington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 63B
Toward US 190 West: Covington
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 190 Business
Continue onto US 190 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| US 190 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Boston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northshore Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gause Boulevard West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Airport Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 21st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colt, LA and Covington, LA.
1
Start on US 190
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gause Boulevard West
2
Turn left onto Northshore Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
3
Continue on Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Airport Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 12
17 mi
·
17 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 63B
Toward US 190 West: Covington
7
Turn straight onto US 190
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 190
8
Continue on US 190 Business
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 190 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
10
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.5 mi from Colt, LA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Colt, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Covington, LA
The final approach into Covington, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Covington, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Covington, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Mandeville, Louisiana
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Slidell, Louisiana
Other
1 DCFC
Loop Charging Station
Mandeville, Louisiana
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 3
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colt, LA to Covington, LA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190, East Boston Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Colt, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Colt, LA to Covington, LA is easy. At 28m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Colt, LA to Covington, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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