Origin
Carencro, LA
Afternoon in Carencro on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
110.1 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Carencro, LA
Alonso Romero
Houma, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Spanning 110.1 miles across Southeast Louisiana, the trip from Carencro to Houma is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since this is a relatively short journey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip. Because you are traveling within the same region, the transition between these two towns feels consistent. This route serves as a practical connection for those looking to move between these two points efficiently. Keep in mind that this is a direct drive with zero scheduled stops, so plan your personal breaks accordingly before you head out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Carencro, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey relies on local thoroughfares like Veterans Drive, the Veterans Memorial Expressway, and the Northwest Evangeline Thruway. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire time navigating local roads rather than high-speed motorways. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment on Veterans Drive offers zero miles of continuous, straight-line travel. Prepare for frequent adjustments and a focus on local navigation as you wind your way toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carencro, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on North University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North University Avenue
2
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
6
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
7
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
8
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
10
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn straight onto West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
22
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Since there are no scheduled stops included in the route, take a moment to fuel up your vehicle before you leave Carencro to ensure you stay within your $15 budget. The turn-heavy nature of the route means you should keep your GPS active and remain attentive at every intersection. If you are prone to fatigue, consider building in your own break since the road offers no natural, long-stretch pauses. Taking the drive during daylight hours is a smart way to manage the frequent turns on these local roads more easily.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Carencro, LA, or about 58m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
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 Carencro, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Carencro, LA
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carencro, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Carencro, LA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Carencro, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houma, LA
The final approach into Houma, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Houma, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.83 one way
$33.66 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Houma, LA
Afternoon in Houma on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
1h 56m 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 Carencro, LA to Houma, LA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Drive, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Northwest Evangeline Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 miles from Carencro, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.83 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.
The drive from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carencro, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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