Origin
Houma, LA
Morning in Houma on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houma, LA to DeQuincy, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houma, LA
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DeQuincy, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Houma, LA to DeQuincy, LA covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Raceland-M C Express, I 10, Louisiana Highway 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on Raceland-M C Express. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.58 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
101.2 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Houma, LA to DeQuincy, LA covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m, 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 32 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 202.5 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 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 182 / Barrow Street
Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 24 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
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
6
180.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
185.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
LA 3077; LA 27 / North Beglis Parkway
Turn right onto LA 3077; LA 27 / North Beglis Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raceland-M C Express | 82.2 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 10 | 74.6 mi | 1h 21m |
| Louisiana Highway 27 | 11 mi | 19m |
| Park Avenue | 7.4 mi | 14m |
| US 90 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East University Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Beglis Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 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 DeQuincy, LA.
1
Start on School Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Barrow Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24
7.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
358 ft
·
15 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto US 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
13
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
14
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto LA 3073
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 US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Continue on US 90; LA 182
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 onto I 10; US 167
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 10; US 167
25
Take the exit onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto LA 3077; LA 27
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Beglis Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on LA 27
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
29
Continue on LA 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Grand Avenue
30
Turn left onto LA 12; LA 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 4th Street
31
Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Charles Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Lake Charles Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Houma, LA, or about 2h 3m 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeQuincy, 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 202.5 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 101.2 mi from Houma, LA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Raceland-M C Express if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.
Arriving in DeQuincy, LA
The final approach into DeQuincy, 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 DeQuincy, 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
$30.58 one way
$61.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.35 | $72.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
DeQuincy, LA
Morning in DeQuincy on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 DeQuincy, LA covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m 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, Louisiana Highway 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 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 $30.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 202.5 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.
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.
The route from Houma, LA to DeQuincy, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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