Origin
Covington, LA
Night in Covington on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Covington to Metairie, you are looking at a quick 35.4-mile trek through Southeast Louisiana. This drive typically takes about 43 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East 21st Avenue, East Boston Street, and North Causeway Boulevard to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly transit between the two cities. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward connection within the same region. It is a practical, no-fuss journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| US 190 Business | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| East Boston Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 21st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
44 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn sharp left
84 ft
·
1 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
1 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 190 Business; LA 21
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
6
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 190 Business
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 190 Business
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
9
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
10
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
26 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
12
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Covington, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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
Metairie, LA
Night in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
24 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local streets and arterial roads, which demands more focus than a typical cruise on the open road. Because the path relies on local connectors, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to break up the drive. The journey maintains a consistent pace as you transition from the character of Covington into the environment of Metairie. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through the urban and suburban layout of the area.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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