Drive or Fly: Church Point, 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 126 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 40m

Distance

126.7 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

51 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

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

3h 40m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Church Point, LA → LFT 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSY → Houma, LA 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Church Point, LA LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport 19 mi, ~29m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 12m

1h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Church Point, LA → Lafayette Amtrak Station 26m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 108m

Arrival 10m

Schriever Amtrak → Houma, LA 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Lafayette Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~26m drive

To Schriever Amtrak 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 40m	3h 40m	3h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$124	$16
Carbon footprint	51 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	5 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: Amtrak 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

126.7 mi 2h 39m

via US 90, LA 95, I 10

Alternative (+13 min)

134.5 mi 2h 52m

via US 90, LA 95, US 167; LA 92

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