Drive or Fly: Berwick, LA to Houma, LA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LFT–MSY. At 35 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

35.8 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 29m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwick, LA → LFT 87m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSY → Houma, LA 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Berwick, LA LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport 58 mi, ~87m drive

Houma, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 39 mi, ~58m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LFT and MSY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 25m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1170s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwick, LA → Morgan City (Municipal Auditorium) (MGC6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Gray (Terrabone Casino) (HMA6) → Houma, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MGC6 — Morgan City (Municipal Auditorium) 2 mi, ~10m drive

To HMA6 — Gray (Terrabone Casino) 7 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	46m	4h 29m	1h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

35.8 mi 46m

via US 90, LA 24

Alternative (+2 min)

37.3 mi 48m

via US 90, LA 311

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Berwick, LA to Houma, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.