Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Evening in Denham Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
112.3 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA covers 112.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.96 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
56.2 miles from Denham Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 112.3 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.
Centerville Street Northwest 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 Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville Street Northwest | — | — |
| North Range Avenue | — | — |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | — | — |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | — | — |
| Sherwood Forest Boulevard | — | — |
| Sherwood | — | — |
| South Sherwood Forest Boulevard | — | — |
| Siegen Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Centerville Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Benton Street
230 ft
·
19 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Centerville Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto North Range Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Range Avenue
4
Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Sherwood Forest Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sherwood Forest Boulevard
8
Keep slight left to continue on Sherwood
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sherwood
9
Turn left onto South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
10
Continue on Siegen Lane
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
12
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 61 South: Gramercy
14
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Airline Highway
15
Turn right
6.8 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
17
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
18
Turn straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
19
Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana 20
20
Continue on North Canal Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Canal Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Patrick Street
22
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
23
Continue on Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
25
Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
26
Continue on Main Street
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
28
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
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 56.2 miles from Denham Springs, LA, or about 57m 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 25 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Denham Springs, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Denham Springs, LA
This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Denham Springs, 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 56.2 mi from Denham Springs, LA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Denham Springs, 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
$16.96 one way
$33.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
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: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
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
Evening in Houma on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
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
1 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
1h 55m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA covers 112.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Denham Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.96 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 Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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