Origin
Claiborne, LA
Afternoon in Claiborne on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
292.5 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claiborne, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA covers 292.5 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Well Road, Jackson Street, US 165 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.3 miles from Claiborne, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 292.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Well Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Well Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pineville Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Well Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claiborne, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Wallace Dean Road
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wallace Dean Road
2
Continue on Well Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Well Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Well Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Well Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Well Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight right
512 ft
·
12 sec
9
Keep slight right
236 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackson Street
11
Turn straight
23 mi
·
26 min
12
Continue straight
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
13
Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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US 165 North: Monroe
14
Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pineville Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
16
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
17
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
18
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
20
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
21
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
23
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
30
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
31
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
32
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
33
Turn straight onto West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
34
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
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Lafayette Street
35
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 146.3 miles from Claiborne, LA, or about 2h 23m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 Claiborne, 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 Claiborne, LA
This is one driving day of about 292.5 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claiborne, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.3 mi from Claiborne, LA · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 146.3 miles from Claiborne, 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
$44.17 one way
$88.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.49 | $96.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.50 | $105.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.71 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.95 | $18.72 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Newton, TX
146 mi in
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
20 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA covers 292.5 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Well Road, Jackson Street, US 165 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.3 miles from Claiborne, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.17 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Claiborne, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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