Origin
Crowley, LA
Afternoon in Crowley on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, LA to Houma, LA
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
128.2 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Crowley to Houma covers 128.2 miles across the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the trek. Since the route relies on local roads like West Hutchinson Avenue, Northwest Court Circle, and East Hutchinson Avenue rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a slower, more hands-on driving experience. This trip is ideal for those who prefer navigating through the heart of the region rather than sticking to high-speed corridors.
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
64.1 miles from Crowley, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share for this 128.2-mile journey is 0%, you won't be cruising on long, monotonous stretches of interstate. Instead, you will navigate through a series of local connectors, with West Hutchinson Avenue serving as your primary path. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles, meaning the road requires frequent adjustments and consistent engagement. It is a technical, winding path that feels very different from a standard highway commute, shifting constantly as you move from Crowley toward Houma.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hutchinson Avenue 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 Crowley, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Crowley, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hutchinson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Court Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hutchinson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crowley Rayne Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tower Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 182 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Hutchinson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
2
Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue
276 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Court Circle
4
Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hutchinson Avenue
5
Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Crowley Rayne Highway
6
Turn left onto Tower Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tower Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
LA 182
10
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North University Avenue
12
Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
13
Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
14
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
15
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
16
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
17
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
24
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
25
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
26
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn straight onto West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
28
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
29
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, you should plan for a steady pace rather than trying to make record time. Leaving early in the day is a smart move, as it provides you with maximum flexibility to manage the frequent turns without feeling rushed. Since there are 0 planned stops in the data, you should map out your own breaks beforehand to ensure you stay refreshed during the 2-hour and 13-minute drive. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling schedule, as service stations may be more spaced out on local roads compared to major highways. Most importantly, stay alert for the constant direction changes on West Hutchinson Avenue, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be navigating intersections more frequently than usual.
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 64.1 miles from Crowley, LA, or about 1h 6m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
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 Crowley, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Crowley, LA
This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crowley, 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 64.1 mi from Crowley, LA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64.1 miles from Crowley, 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
$19.60 one way
$39.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $21.50 | $42.99 |
| premium | $4.61 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.46 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.95 | $8.20 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
1:30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Crowley, LA to Houma, LA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Hutchinson Avenue, Northwest Court Circle, East Hutchinson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Crowley, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.60 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 Crowley, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Crowley, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crowley, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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