Origin
Houma, LA
Afternoon in Houma on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houma, LA to Jonesboro, LA
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
262.1 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Trip Overview
Spanning 262.1 miles through the heart of Louisiana, this journey from Houma to Jonesboro takes approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best approached as a single-day commitment rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget around $36 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on local thoroughfares like Barrow Street, Park Avenue, and the Raceland-M C Express rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward, practical trek that connects the southern reaches of the state to the north, perfect for travelers who prefer local roads over the monotony of high-speed highways.
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
131.1 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is entirely devoid of interstate highway travel. With a 0% highway share, the path relies on technical, turn-heavy local roads that demand your full attention. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here; in fact, the longest segment on Barrow Street is negligible. Instead, the drive maintains a consistent local feel that fluctuates with the turns and intersections characteristic of these community routes. Prepare for a steady, engaging pace that requires you to navigate the nuances of the local road network from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houma, LA to Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
22
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
72 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
26
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Continue on Chatham Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chatham Highway
28
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Allen Avenue
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To tackle this 262.1-mile journey effectively, plan to depart early in the morning to account for the winding nature of the local roads. Since the route involves only one stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace your driving and rest when needed. Keep your eyes on the road and stay alert, as the heavy reliance on local streets means you will encounter frequent turns rather than long, straight highway miles. Given the $36 fuel cost, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Houma, as local fuel stops can be less predictable than those on major interstates. Taking a proactive approach to your navigation will ensure you reach Jonesboro without unnecessary stress.
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 131.1 miles from Houma, LA, or about 2h 34m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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.
+
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 262.1 miles and 5h 8m.
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 131.1 mi from Houma, LA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 131.1 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesboro, LA
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
$40.07 one way
$80.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.95 | $87.90 |
| premium | $4.61 | $47.57 | $95.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.23 | $116.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.52 | $12.58 |
| Efficient EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.69 | $16.77 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Jonesboro, LA
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
131 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 8m 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 Jonesboro, LA covers 262.1 miles and takes about 5h 8m 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 131.1 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 $40.07 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 straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houma, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houma, LA to Jonesboro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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