Trip from Covington, LA to Colt, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190 Business, East Boston Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Covington, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

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.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Covington, LA to Colt, LA?

The route from Covington, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Covington, LA to Colt, LA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 26m ★

6 AM

0h 29m

8 AM

0h 34m

10 AM

0h 30m

12 PM

0h 30m

3 PM

0h 31m

5 PM

0h 33m

8 PM

0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Covington, LA to Colt, 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 Business, East Boston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 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

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.2 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 13 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 17.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and US 190 Business. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6

4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 12 East: Slidell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 12 East: Slidell

5

4.4 mi into trip | ~7m 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.

8

21.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	17.2 mi	18m
US 190 Business	3.4 mi	5m
East Boston Street	0.7 mi	1m
Northshore Boulevard	0.6 mi	<1m
Gause Boulevard West	0.5 mi	<1m
East 21st Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 17.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Covington, LA and Colt, LA.

1

Start on this road

150 ft · 5 sec · this road

2

Turn left

44 ft · 7 sec

3

Turn sharp left

84 ft · 1 sec

4

Keep slight right at fork

89 ft · 1 sec

5

Turn slight right onto US 190 Business; LA 21

370 ft · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

6

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Boston Street

7

Turn slight right onto US 190 Business

3.4 mi · 5 min · US 190 Business

Use the right lane.

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 12 East: Slidell Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Merge onto I 12

17 mi · 18 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Northshore Boulevard

12

At end of road, turn right onto US 190

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Gause Boulevard West

13

Arrive at destination

US 190

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.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.43	$1.11
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.02	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Covington, LA

Afternoon in Covington on Thursday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colt, LA

Afternoon in Colt on Thursday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler 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 Covington, LA to Colt, 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 Business, 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 11.6 miles from Covington, 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Covington, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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