Trip from Houma, LA to Broussard, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

156 mi

251 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 43m

10 AM

3h 27m

12 PM

3h 25m

3 PM

3h 29m

5 PM

3h 42m

8 PM

3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Houma, LA

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suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Broussard, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Houma, LA to Broussard, LA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 19m 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, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on Raceland-M C Express. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

78 miles from Houma, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 156 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 19m drive with frequent turns across 156 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 34 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 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 6/10

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 156 miles you will encounter 21 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 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 182 / Barrow Street

Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 24 / Park Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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

96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raceland-M C Express	82.2 mi	1h 29m
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	18.7 mi	19m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	10.2 mi	11m
Park Avenue	7.4 mi	14m
State Route 107	7.3 mi	13m
La 361	6.9 mi	12m
State Route 10	6 mi	8m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	6 mi	9m

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 Broussard, LA.

Start on School Street

47 ft · 7 sec · School Street

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Barrow Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 24

7.4 mi · 14 min · Park Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

358 ft · 15 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 90

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on I 49; US 167

19 mi · 19 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward LA 10: Lebeau

Turn right onto LA 10; LA 182

0.2 mi · 22 sec · State Highway 10

Continue on LA 10; LA 182

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Route 10

Continue on LA 10

2.2 mi · 3 min · LA 10

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 71

Turn right onto LA 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · LA 361

Continue on LA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

Turn left onto Barron Road

395 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road

Arrive at destination

Barron Road

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 78 miles from Houma, LA, or about 1h 32m 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 34 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78 miles or 1h 32m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, 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 156 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 78 mi from Houma, LA · 1h 32m into the drive

seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Iberia, LA

78 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.

Popular next leg

New Iberia, LA to Broussard, LA

73 mi · 1h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Morgan City, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Iberia, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raceland-M C Express if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Broussard, LA

The final approach into Broussard, 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 Broussard, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.3

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.4 mi

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.6

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.6

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.6

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.6

Opelousas, Louisiana

Visit website

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19855807200

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 33.4

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Regional Military Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19858738200

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.4

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 100.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.56 one way

$47.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$25.86	$51.73
premium	$4.56	$28.00	$56.00
diesel	$5.61	$34.44	$68.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42

Southwest 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

$24

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.8	$16.38	$7.49
Efficient EV	39	$13.65	$6.24
EV Truck/SUV	62.4	$21.84	$9.98

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Houma, LA

Morning in Houma on Saturday

Local time

10:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broussard, LA

Morning in Broussard on Saturday

Local time

10:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

3 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

3h 19m 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 Broussard, LA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raceland-M C Express, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78 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 $23.56 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Houma, LA to Broussard, 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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Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Broussard, LA

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T-Coon's Restaurant

Bon Temps Grill

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Cajun Coast Tourism

Regional Military Museum

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Houma, LA

Broussard, LA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 19m on the road

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