Origin
Houma, LA
Afternoon in Houma on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houma, LA to Crowley, LA
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
127.6 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Maria Mercedes Tirigall
Trip Overview
Stretching 127.6 miles across Southeast Louisiana, the drive from Houma to Crowley is a manageable journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip, making it an ideal choice for a weekend excursion. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating your way requires transitioning through local thoroughfares like Barrow Street, Park Avenue, and the Raceland-M C Express rather than relying on major interstates. Since both the start and end points are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographical landscape throughout the transit.
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
63.8 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the entire 127.6-mile duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Barrow Street, which highlights the frequent turns and shifts in direction you will encounter. You will find that the road's personality remains technical and localized from start to finish. This is not a route for cruise control; instead, it is a hands-on experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure as you move between regions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barrow Street 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 Houma, LA to Crowley, LA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Houma, LA to Crowley, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raceland-M C Express | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barrow Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Crowley, LA.
1
Start on School Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto Barrow Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Barrow Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn left
358 ft
·
15 sec
5
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
13
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
14
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
17
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
18
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
22
Turn left onto East University Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East University Avenue
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
24
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
LA 1111: East Crowley
26
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn left onto Tower Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Road
28
Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Crowley Rayne Highway
29
Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hutchinson Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Court Circle
31
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 37-minute drive, plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure you can clearly see the frequent turns and local signage. You will only need one stop along the way to stay refreshed, providing you with plenty of flexibility to pace the trip according to your personal schedule. Keep in mind that since you are relying on local roads rather than highways, your travel time may fluctuate based on local traffic density. Before you head out, double-check your navigation system to account for the specific turns on Barrow Street and Park Avenue. Because the fuel cost is estimated at $17, filling up your tank in Houma before you leave will provide peace of mind for the duration of the trip.
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 63.8 miles from Houma, LA, or about 1h 18m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 Crowley, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Houma, LA
This is one driving day of about 127.6 miles and 2h 37m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.8 mi from Houma, LA · 1h 18m 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 63.8 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crowley, LA
The final approach into Crowley, 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 Crowley, 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
$19.51 one way
$39.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| premium | $4.61 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
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: 44.6 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 | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.17 |
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
Crowley, LA
Afternoon in Crowley 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 37m 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 Crowley, LA covers 127.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barrow Street, Park Avenue, Raceland-M C Express. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.8 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 $19.51 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.
The drive from Houma, LA to Crowley, LA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Houma, LA to Crowley, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houma, LA to Crowley, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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