Trip from Houma, LA to Church Point, LA

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

127.2 mi

205 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel the 127.2 miles from Houma to Church Point, plan for a drive that takes approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. This journey stays entirely within Southeast Louisiana, making it a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day trip. You should budget about $19 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you to complete the trip at your own pace. With only one recommended stop, it is an efficient way to navigate between these two communities without any unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.6 miles from Houma, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of driving styles as you navigate this 127.2-mile path. You will spend the majority of your time on the Raceland-M C Express, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.2 miles. While the route incorporates I-10 and Park Avenue, only about 9% of the total distance consists of highway driving. This results in a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The experience shifts from faster, more direct stretches into more technical segments, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus as the road conditions evolve throughout the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Raceland-M C Express is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / Barrow Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 127.2 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: near the start (LA 182 / Barrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 24 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 182 / Barrow Street

Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 24 / Park Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

91.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

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

Toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

Towns Along This Route

Between Houma, LA and Church Point, LA, road signs point toward Mire, Duson: Mire and Duson.

Mire

114.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Duson: Mire

114.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Duson

114.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raceland-M C Express	82.2 mi	1h 29m
I 10	9 mi	9m
Park Avenue	7.4 mi	14m
Mire Highway	5.7 mi	7m
East University Avenue	4.1 mi	7m
Higginbotham Highway	3.5 mi	6m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway	2.7 mi	3m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Raceland-M C Express — 82.2 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on School Street

47 ft · 7 sec · School Street

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Barrow Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 24

7.4 mi · 14 min · Park Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

358 ft · 15 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 90

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Turn left onto East University Avenue

4.1 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto I 10; US 167

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 10; US 167

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

Turn straight onto LA 95

5.7 mi · 7 min · Mire Highway

Turn sharp right onto LA 95

3.5 mi · 6 min · Higginbotham Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 95

1.9 mi · 3 min · Peach Bloom Highway

Continue on LA 95

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Ebey Street

70 ft · 3 sec · West Ebey Street

Arrive at destination

West Ebey Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a turn-heavy local route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can easily navigate the various intersections and local roads. Since the drive takes under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your single stop whenever you feel like stretching your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $19 estimated cost can fluctuate based on local prices along the way. Your best strategy is to focus on the 82.2-mile stretch on the Raceland-M C Express, as this is where you will cover the most ground before turning onto smaller roads. Taking your time through the local segments will make the 2-hour and 41-minute duration feel much more manageable.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Houma, LA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.6 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Church Point, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Houma, 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 Houma, LA

This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Houma, 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 Raceland-M C Express for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.6 mi from Houma, LA · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raceland-M C Express if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Church Point, LA

The final approach into Church Point, 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 Church Point, 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

$19.45 one way

$38.89 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$21.33	$42.66
premium	$4.61	$23.09	$46.17
diesel	$5.64	$28.26	$56.52

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.2	$13.36	$6.11
Efficient EV	31.8	$11.13	$5.09
EV Truck/SUV	50.9	$17.81	$8.14

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Houma, LA

Afternoon in Houma on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Church Point, LA

Afternoon in Church Point 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 41m 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 Houma, LA to Church Point, LA covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raceland-M C Express, I 10, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from Houma, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.45 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.