Origin
Metairie, LA
Morning in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Covington, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Covington, LA
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Trip Overview
This 35.4-mile drive from Metairie, LA, to Covington, LA, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking approximately 46 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it’s an accessible journey for most travelers. The route primarily utilizes North Causeway Boulevard and US 190, offering a direct path between these Southeast Louisiana locales. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this drive is perfect for a quick excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll experience a local feel throughout this short but functional cross-state transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.7 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 46-minute journey. While the highway share is moderate at 33.3%, the character is defined by its local road segments, including North Causeway Boulevard and US 190. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.3 miles on North Causeway Boulevard, providing a brief period of steady travel before transitioning back to more urbanized conditions. This route demands attention with frequent turns and intersections, making it less about open highway cruising and more about navigating local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Causeway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (46th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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46th Street
Turn left onto 46th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.3 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 190 Business
Continue onto US 190 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 33.3 mi | 41m |
| US 190 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Boston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 21st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 33.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Covington, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
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Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
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40 sec
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47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
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17 sec
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North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 46th Street
47 ft
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4 sec
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46th Street
5
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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North Causeway Boulevard
6
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
32 mi
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38 min
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North Causeway Boulevard
7
Continue on US 190
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 190
8
Continue on US 190 Business
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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US 190 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Boston Street
10
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
406 ft
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8 sec
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East 21st Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this short 46-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can depart Metairie, LA, at almost any time, though avoiding peak commute hours on North Causeway Boulevard and US 190 will ensure the smoothest experience. With only 35.4 miles and an estimated $5 fuel cost, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for gas or long breaks. The 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means staying alert for navigation changes is important; pay close attention to your GPS as you transition between North Causeway Boulevard and East Boston Street to stay on track efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.7 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35.4 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.7 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Covington, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metairie, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Metairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 35.4 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metairie, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Causeway Boulevard for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Metairie, LA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Metairie, 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
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Covington on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
46m 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 Metairie, LA to Covington, LA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, US 190, East Boston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Metairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.35 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 is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (46th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Metairie, LA to Covington, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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