Houma, LA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Houma, LA is a local road trip base with 29 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Houma, LA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
29
Longest Drive
314.5 mi
Shreveport, LA
Quickest Drive
26m
Thibodaux, LA
Plan Around Houma, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Houma, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Houma, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Houma, LA
Houma, LA to Shreveport, LA
Houma, LA to Jonesboro, LA
Houma, LA to Bunkie, LA
Houma, LA to Crowley, LA
Houma, LA to Church Point, LA
Houma, LA to Franklinton, LA
Houma, LA to Carencro, LA
Houma, LA to Gonzales, LA
Houma, LA to Harahan, LA
Houma, LA to Donaldsonville, LA
Houma, LA to Waggaman, LA
Driving from Houma, LA
The typical drive from Houma, LA covers about 129 miles and takes around 2h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 315 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 43 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Houma, LA include Shreveport, LA (314.5 mi, 5h 48m), Jonesboro, LA (262.1 mi, 5h 8m), Bunkie, LA (159.6 mi, 3h 12m), Crowley, LA (127.6 mi, 2h 37m), and Church Point, LA (127.2 mi, 2h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 129-mile drive from Houma, LA, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes leaving Houma, LA and 18 routes heading into Houma, LA, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 43 to 315 miles.
The longest mapped route from Houma, LA covers 315 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 43 miles.
The average route from Houma, LA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Houma, LA include Shreveport, LA, Jonesboro, LA, Bunkie, LA and Crowley, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Houma, LA
Longer Road Trips from Houma, LA
Trips to Houma, LA
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Jonesboro, LA to Houma, LA
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Pineville, LA to Houma, LA
Alexandria, LA to Houma, LA
Crowley, LA to Houma, LA
Carencro, LA to Houma, LA
Baton Rouge, LA to Houma, LA
Hammond, LA to Houma, LA
Port Allen, LA to Houma, LA
Mandeville, LA to Houma, LA
Nearby Hubs
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