The drive from Broussard, LA to Houma, LA covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, I 49, State Route 107 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.8 miles on US 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.6 miles from Broussard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 155.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.8 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 29 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 87.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 49. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.
Driving Effort6/10
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 155.3 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|LA 107 / State Route 107
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip|~25m in|US 71
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
5
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
64.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
87.8 mi
1h 37m
I 49
29.6 mi
32m
State Route 107
7.3 mi
12m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
La 361
6.9 mi
12m
State Route 10
6 mi
8m
La 10
2.2 mi
3m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 87.8 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Barron Road
395 ft·17 sec·Barron Road
2
Turn right onto LA 107
4.0 mi·7 min·State Route 107
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
2.7 mi·4 min·State Route 107
4
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 107
5
Continue on LA 361
6.9 mi·12 min·LA 361
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 71
7
Turn right onto LA 10
2.2 mi·3 min·LA 10
8
Continue on LA 10
6.0 mi·8 min·State Route 10
9
Continue on LA 10; LA 182
0.5 mi·50 sec·State Highway 10
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 49 South: Opelousas
11
Merge onto I 49
30 mi·32 min·I 49
12
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi·8 min·US 90; LA 182
13
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
25
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
26
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
28
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
29
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broussard, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broussard, LA
This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Broussard, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 87.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.6 mi from Broussard, LA
· 1h 46m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.6
0
$16.31
$7.45
Efficient EV
38.8
0
$13.59
$6.21
EV Truck/SUV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broussard, LA
Morning
in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Morning
in Houma on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 16m 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 Broussard, LA to Houma, LA covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, I 49, State Route 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.6 miles from Broussard, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.3 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Broussard, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
