Trip from Houma, LA to Harahan, LA

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

49.1 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

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Houma, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Spanning 49.1 miles across Southeast Louisiana, this drive from Houma to Harahan is a quick trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the journey. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the drive. It is a practical route for those looking to travel between these two areas efficiently without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.

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

24.6 miles from Houma, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. Your journey begins by navigating Barrow Street and Main Street, where you will encounter a series of local turns rather than long, open stretches. In fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is zero miles on Barrow Street, reflecting the frequent adjustments required behind the wheel. The experience is defined by local roads that demand your attention as you transition toward the New Orleans Bridge. You should be prepared for a drive that requires constant engagement rather than the passive experience of an interstate commute.

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

There are about 22 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 Harahan, LA is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Harahan, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Barrow Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Orleans Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Orleans Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 90 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 310 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 61	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 61 South	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 Harahan, LA.

Start on School Street

46 ft · 7 sec · School Street

Turn left onto Barrow Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Barrow Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge

318 ft · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge

Continue on New Orleans Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

89 ft · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

6.5 mi · 8 min · New Orleans Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 90 East: New Orleans

Merge slight left

22 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

Continue straight

8.2 mi · 8 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 61: Norco, Kenner

Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Kenner

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 61 South: Kenner

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

2.6 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway

Continue on Airline Drive

2.0 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive

Turn right onto Filmore Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Filmore Street

Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

3.4 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Highway

Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

Turn right onto Wilson Street

148 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

Turn left onto Stratford Drive

253 ft · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

Turn right onto Kenmore Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Kenmore Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 10 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to depart whenever best suits your needs. Since the drive consists entirely of local roads, avoid rushing and stay alert for the frequent turns identified along the path. You won't need to plan for formal rest breaks or fuel stops mid-route, as the 49.1-mile distance is well within the range of a single tank for most vehicles. To make the most of your travel, pay close attention to the transition onto the New Orleans Bridge, as this is a key navigational point in your journey. Embracing the lack of highway miles allows you to focus on the specific local turns that define this short, manageable 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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 24.6 miles from Houma, LA, or about 35m 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 49.1 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.6 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harahan, 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 49.1 miles and 1h 10m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from Houma, LA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

25 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

Metairie Terrace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harahan, LA

The final approach into Harahan, 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 Harahan, 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

$7.51 one way

$15.01 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$8.23	$16.47
premium	$4.61	$8.91	$17.82
diesel	$5.64	$10.91	$21.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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	$5.16	$2.36
Efficient EV	12.3	$4.30	$1.96
EV Truck/SUV	19.6	$6.87	$3.14

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 2 days ago

Origin

Houma, LA

Afternoon in Houma on Sunday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harahan, LA

Afternoon in Harahan on Sunday

Local time

2:45 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 10m 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 Harahan, LA covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Barrow Street, Main Street, New Orleans Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.51 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.

The drive from Houma, LA to Harahan, LA is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Harahan, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Houma, LA to Harahan, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.