Origin
Houma, LA
Night in Houma on Thursday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houma, LA to Woodmere, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Woodmere, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Houma, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, New Orleans Boulevard, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 52.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and New Orleans Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.3 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and New Orleans Boulevard. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / Barrow Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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; LA 182 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 24; LA 182 / Main Street
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 90 Business East
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 35.3 mi | 48m |
| New Orleans Boulevard | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Lapalco Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oakmere Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Paige Janette Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Paxton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 35.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Woodmere, LA.
1
Start on School Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barrow Street
3
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto LA 182
319 ft
·
11 sec
·
New Orleans Bridge
5
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
7
Continue on LA 182
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
9
Merge onto US 90
35 mi
·
48 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
14
Turn right onto LA 45
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Lapalco Boulevard
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lapalco Boulevard
16
Continue on Lapalco Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lapalco Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Paxton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paxton Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakmere Drive
19
Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paige Janette Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Paige Janette Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Houma, LA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodmere, LA
The final approach into Woodmere, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Woodmere, LA
Night in Woodmere on Thursday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 20m 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 Woodmere, LA covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, New Orleans Boulevard, Westbank Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $7.99 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / Barrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 24; LA 182 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Houma, LA to Woodmere, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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