Origin
Chalmette, LA
Evening in Chalmette on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalmette, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Montesquieu Street, Oak Place, Fenelon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32 miles from Chalmette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Montesquieu Street 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 Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montesquieu Street | — | — |
| Oak Place | — | — |
| Fenelon Street | — | — |
| West Judge Perez Drive | — | — |
| North Claiborne Avenue | — | — |
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| I 310 South | — | — |
| US 90 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Montesquieu Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalmette, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on West Judge Perez Drive
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Judge Perez Drive
2
Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Montesquieu Street
3
Turn right onto Oak Place
351 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Place
4
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fenelon Street
5
Turn left onto West Judge Perez Drive
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Judge Perez Drive
6
Continue on North Claiborne Avenue
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Claiborne Avenue
7
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
8
Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
12
Merge slight right
9.7 mi
·
12 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 90 West: Houma
16
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
7 min
17
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
18
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
19
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
LA 182: Houma
21
Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
22
Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
23
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
9 min
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
25
Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Park Avenue
27
Turn left onto Barrow Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Barrow Street
28
Turn right onto School Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 32 miles from Chalmette, LA, or about 39m 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 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 39m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chalmette, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chalmette, LA
This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Chalmette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Chalmette, LA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Chalmette, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Houma on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 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
2 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 19m 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 Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Montesquieu Street, Oak Place, Fenelon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Chalmette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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 Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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