Origin
Berwick, LA
Afternoon in Berwick on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwick, LA to Houma, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwick, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwick, LA to Houma, LA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, West Main Street, LA 182 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 35.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and West Main Street. 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 near California Street.
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 35.8 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 (California Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 182): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
California Street
Turn right onto California Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 182
Turn uturn onto LA 182
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
35.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Turn right onto LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 11m |
| LA 182 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| California Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| LA 70 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
18 ft
·
2 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto California Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
California Street
3
Turn uturn onto LA 182
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 182
4
Turn left onto LA 70
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 70
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto US 90
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 90
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
11
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
12
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Berwick, LA · 20m into the drive
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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Berwick, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houma, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Houma, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
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
Houma, LA
Afternoon in Houma on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
17 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
46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwick, LA to Houma, LA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, West Main Street, LA 182. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Berwick, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (California Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 182): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Berwick, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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