Origin
Terrytown, LA
Morning in Terrytown on Friday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrytown, LA
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Covington, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA covers 45.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Causeway Boulevard, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 45.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Heritage Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Heritage Avenue
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
9
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Ve...
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Terrytown, LA and Covington, LA, road signs point toward Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard North.
Mandeville
10.7 mi in
|
~15m
Causeway Boulevard North
10.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 31.8 mi | 38m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Westbank Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 190 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Boston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Terry Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 31.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Covington, LA.
1
Start on Cedarwood Avenue
418 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
3
Turn left onto Terry Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Terry Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
446 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
32 mi
·
38 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Continue on US 190
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190
14
Continue on US 190 Business
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 190 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
16
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Terrytown, LA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Terrytown, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Covington, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Covington, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA covers 45.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Terrytown, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Terrytown, LA and Covington, LA, road signs point toward Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard North.
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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