Origin
Farmerville, LA
Afternoon in Farmerville on Tuesday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmerville, LA to Houma, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
306.6 mi
493 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
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6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmerville, LA
Abigail Marquez
Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmerville, LA to Houma, LA covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, East Lafayette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.8 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.30 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
153.3 miles from Farmerville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Farmerville, LA to Houma, LA covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near Mills Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 306.6 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 116.8 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.8 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
23.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Mills Avenue
Turn right onto Mills Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
116.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
5
214.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
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LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
216 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
216.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 87.8 mi | 1h 37m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 76 mi | 1h 17m |
| East Lafayette Street | 47.7 mi | 58m |
| South Main Street | 22.1 mi | 33m |
| Winnfield Highway | 21.7 mi | 27m |
| Quitman Highway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 87.8 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmerville, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on West Water Street
106 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Water Street
2
Turn right onto LA 15; LA 33
22 mi
·
33 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Georgia Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Farmerville Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Farmerville Street
5
Turn right onto Mills Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mills Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 167
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Trenton Street
7
Merge onto US 167
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Vienna Street
8
Continue on US 167
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Quitman Highway
9
Continue on US 167; LA 147
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hudson Avenue
11
Continue on US 167
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Winnfield Highway
12
Continue on US 84; US 167; LA 34
48 mi
·
58 min
·
East Lafayette Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
14
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
15
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
17
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 90; LA 182
18
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
19
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
20
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
21
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 90
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
30
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft
·
9 sec
31
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
33
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
34
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from Farmerville, LA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 miles.
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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
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 Farmerville, 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 Farmerville, LA
This is one driving day of about 306.6 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmerville, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 87.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.3 mi from Farmerville, LA · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 153.3 miles from Farmerville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.8 miles.
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
$46.30 one way
$92.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.03 | $110.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.83 | $12.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.6 | 1 | $42.92 | $19.62 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
66°F
Jasper, TX
153 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farmerville, LA to Houma, LA covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, East Lafayette Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.3 miles from Farmerville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 306.6 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 116.8 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.8 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Farmerville, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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