Origin
Terrytown, LA
Late night in Terrytown on Friday
Local time
4:20 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
6/10
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 Heritage Avenue, Terry Parkway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Heritage Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Avenue | — | — |
| Terry Parkway | — | — |
| US 90 | — | — |
| Westbank Expressway | — | — |
| Crescent City Connection | — | — |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | — | — |
| Causeway Boulevard | — | — |
| Causeway Boulevard North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Heritage Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Covington, LA.
1
Start on Cedarwood Avenue
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
3
Turn left onto Terry Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Terry Parkway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 90 Business East: New Orleans
5
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
6
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
7
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
9
Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
446 ft
·
8 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
10
Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
11
Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
32 mi
·
38 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
15
Continue on East Boston Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
16
Continue on East 21st Avenue
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Terrytown, LA · 29m 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
Late night in Covington on Friday
Local time
4:20 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 Heritage Avenue, Terry Parkway, US 90. 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.
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terrytown, LA to Covington, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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