Road Trips from Covington, LA
Covington is a great starting point for short trips, with several options under an hour. You can easily hit New Orleans and its national historical park, or explore nearby Metairie and Terrytown. For longer hauls, Baton Rouge is a solid 1.3-hour drive, and then you have the longer, more demanding routes to Lafayette and even Shreveport, which are best suited for a full weekend or more. The terrain is mostly flat, with a mix of highway and surface roads depending on your direction.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
New Orleans, LA
54m40.9 mi one way
This is your quickest route to a major city, just 40.9 miles and 0.9 hours away. It offers a mix of highway and surface roads with a good drive score of 8. Plus, you're near New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, making it a convenient day trip with park access.
Metairie, LA
47m35.4 mi one way
A short 35.4-mile drive, taking less than an hour, this route uses mostly surface roads. It's a slightly shorter option than going to New Orleans, and also provides access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. The drive score is a solid 7.
Metairie Terrace, LA
49m36.1 mi one way
Similar to Metairie, this destination is 36.1 miles away and takes about 0.8 hours. The drive profile is mostly surface roads with a drive score of 7. Like its neighbor, it offers proximity to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Terrytown, LA
1h 1m45.3 mi one way
This trip is 45.3 miles and takes about 1 hour. It's a mixed highway and surface road drive with a drive score of 8. Unlike some closer options, this route doesn't list nearby parks.
Baton Rouge, LA
1h 18m67.9 mi one way
Head west for 67.9 miles to reach Baton Rouge in about 1.3 hours. This route is primarily highway with a drive score of 7. It's a good option for a longer day trip or the start of a multi-day excursion, though no parks are listed as nearby.
Full-day getaway
New Iberia, LA
2h 46m133.4 mi one way
This longer trip covers 133.4 miles and takes 2.8 hours, mainly on highways. With a high drive score of 9, it's a substantial drive, but the terrain is mostly flat. This is a solid choice for an overnight stay.
Lafayette, LA
2h 22m122.4 mi one way
Covering 122.4 miles, this drive to Lafayette will take about 2.4 hours. It's mostly highway driving with a good drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a comfortable longer journey, likely best suited for an overnight.
Weekend trip
Shreveport, LA
5h 46m313.3 mi one way
This is your longest option, a 313.3-mile trek to Shreveport that will take approximately 5.8 hours. It's a mixed highway and surface road drive with the highest drive score of 10. This route is definitely for a multi-day trip.
Bossier City, LA
5h 45m313.3 mi one way
Mirroring the Shreveport drive, this 313.3-mile journey to Bossier City also takes about 5.8 hours. It features a mixed highway and surface road profile and boasts the top drive score of 10. Plan for this as a significant road trip, best for multiple days.
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Shreveport, LA
5h 46m313.3 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
5h 45m313.3 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
54m40.9 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
2h 46m133.4 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
5h 46m313.3 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
5h 45m313.3 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
54m40.9 mi one way
Lafayette, LA
2h 22m122.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on the mostly flat terrain. Proximity to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is a plus for outdoor exploration.
Summer
The summer heat makes shorter drives with park access appealing. The mixed highway and surface roads are manageable for day trips.
Fall
Fall is ideal for longer drives like those to Lafayette or New Iberia, with comfortable temperatures and mostly flat terrain.
Winter
Winter provides mild weather for exploring the diverse routes, from quick hops to New Orleans to the longer drives toward Shreveport.
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