Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
127.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Houma, LA to Church Point, LA covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barrow Street, Park Avenue, Raceland-M C Express for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.28 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
63.6 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 127.2 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Church Point, LA.
Start on School Street
Turn left onto Barrow Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue
Turn left
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
Continue on Young Street
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
Turn left onto East University Avenue
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson
Turn straight onto Mire Highway
Turn sharp right onto Higginbotham Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Bloom Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto West Ebey Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Church Point, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 127.2 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Houma, LA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Church Point, 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 Church Point, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.28 one way
$34.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
| premium | $4.15 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Houma on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Church Point on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Baton Rouge, LA
64 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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