Trip from Harahan, LA to Houma, LA

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

48.9 mi

79 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 10m

8 AM

1h 21m

10 AM

1h 14m

12 PM

1h 13m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Houma, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Southeast Louisiana, the 48.9-mile drive from Harahan to Houma is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because of the short duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to head back whenever you are ready. Navigating this path involves transitioning through the region using a combination of US 90, I-310, and LA 182. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two Louisiana hubs without requiring extensive travel time.

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

24.5 miles from Harahan, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of this 48.9-mile route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch spanning 21.5 miles on US 90. The road personality shifts from the busier interstate segments of I-310 to the more localized flow of LA 182 as you approach your destination. While the drive is largely functional, the transition between these road types helps break up the monotony of the trip. You should anticipate a steady pace, as the infrastructure is designed for direct travel rather than leisurely winding roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Stratford Drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 48.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Stratford Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Stratford Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Stratford Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

9.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 South: Boutte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310 South: Boutte

18.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma

40.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Harahan, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.

Baton Rouge

8.8 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	21.5 mi	27m
I 310	7.8 mi	8m
LA 182	6.9 mi	9m
Jefferson Highway	3.4 mi	6m
Airline Drive	2 mi	3m
Airline Highway	1.6 mi	2m
New Orleans Boulevard	1.2 mi	2m
East Airline Highway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 21.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harahan, LA and Houma, LA.

Start on Kenmore Drive

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Kenmore Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Stratford Drive

252 ft · 12 sec · Stratford Drive

Turn right onto Wilson Street

149 ft · 11 sec · Wilson Street

Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

Turn right onto LA 48

3.4 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Highway

Turn right onto Filmore Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Filmore Street

Turn left onto US 61

2.0 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 61

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Airline Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · Airline Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 310 South: Boutte Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 310

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 310

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 90 West: Houma

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

15 mi · 18 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Turn left

204 ft · 5 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Continue on LA 182

6.9 mi · 9 min · LA 182

Enter roundabout onto LA 182

145 ft · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

Continue on LA 182

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Barrow Street

Turn right onto School Street

47 ft · 2 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick drive, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure around your personal preference rather than strict logistical constraints. With 0 planned stops, you can easily handle the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Harahan to ensure that $7 budget remains accurate. Because the majority of the route is highway-based, be prepared for typical traffic flow patterns on US 90 and I-310. A concrete tip for this trek is to monitor your speed closely during the transition between the interstate portions and the slower-moving sections of LA 182. Taking advantage of the short travel time allows you to maximize your day in Houma without the fatigue of a long stint behind the wheel.

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 24.5 miles from Harahan, LA, or about 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 48.9 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.5 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

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 Harahan, 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 Harahan, LA

This is one driving day of about 48.9 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harahan, 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.

The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.5 mi from Harahan, LA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

24 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.

Popular next leg

Laplace, LA to Houma, LA

50.7 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Harahan, 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

$7.48 one way

$14.95 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$8.20	$16.40
premium	$4.61	$8.88	$17.75
diesel	$5.64	$10.86	$21.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.7	$5.13	$2.35
Efficient EV	12.2	$4.28	$1.96
EV Truck/SUV	19.6	$6.85	$3.13

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Harahan, LA

Evening in Harahan on Sunday

Local time

5:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Evening in Houma on Sunday

Local time

5:15 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

1h 9m 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 Harahan, LA to Houma, LA covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, I 310, LA 182. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Harahan, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.48 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.