Origin
Covington, LA
Night in Covington on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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 Terrace, LA
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Trip Overview
This 36.1-mile drive from Covington to Metairie Terrace, Louisiana, is estimated to take about 49 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. With a fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical choice for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like North Causeway Boulevard and US 190 Business, offering a more connected feel to the communities you'll pass through. Expect a drive with frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. This journey stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.6 mi | 33m |
| US 190 Business | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| East Boston Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Severn Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 21st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, LA and Metairie Terrace, 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
27 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue North
12
Turn left onto Severn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Severn Avenue
13
Turn right onto Cypress Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cypress Street
14
Turn right onto Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.6 — 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
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Severn Avenue
Turn left onto Severn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Metairie Terrace, LA
Night in Metairie Terrace on Saturday
Local time
11:43 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
49m 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?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' that makes up 21% of the total distance on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles along North Causeway Boulevard. This route is characterized by navigating through local streets and business districts, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. It's less about open highway cruising and more about engaging with the immediate surroundings as you make your way from point A to point B.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 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 10 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 36.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 49m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). 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 26.6 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 Terrace, 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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