Origin
Covington, LA
Evening in Covington on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, LA to Laplace, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, LA
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Laplace, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, LA to Laplace, LA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, US 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Covington, LA to Laplace, LA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near LA 21 / South Tyler Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.4 miles (LA 21 / South Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 21 / South Tyler Street
Turn left onto LA 21 / South Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
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 40
Toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward US 51, to I 10: Baton Rouge, La Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward US 51, to I 10: Baton Rouge, La Place
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Covington, LA and Laplace, LA, road signs point toward Hammond and To I 10: Baton Rouge.
Hammond
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
To I 10: Baton Rouge
51.5 mi in
|
~1h
|
via US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| US 51 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Tyler Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Highway 21 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| LA 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, LA and Laplace, LA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn straight onto US 190 Business; LA 21
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 21st Avenue
4
Turn left onto LA 21
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tyler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on LA 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 21
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
7
Merge onto I 12
19 mi
·
20 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
271 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
10
Continue on US 51 Business
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
12
Continue on US 51 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
14
Continue on US 51 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Avenue
15
Turn right onto LA 22
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
LA 22
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
18
Merge onto I 55; US 51
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
19
Take the exit onto US 51
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 51
Exit 1
Toward US 51, to I 10: Baton Rouge, La Place
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 51
21
Continue on US 51
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 51
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Covington, LA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Covington, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laplace, LA
The final approach into Laplace, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Laplace, LA
Evening in Laplace on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
23 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
1h 6m 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 Laplace, LA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, US 51. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $8.32 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 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.4 miles (LA 21 / South Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Covington, LA and Laplace, LA, road signs point toward Hammond and To I 10: Baton Rouge.
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