Origin
Houma, LA
Evening in Houma on Wednesday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houma, LA to Denham Springs, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
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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Denham Springs, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Houma, LA to Denham Springs, LA covers 87.7 miles and takes about 2h 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, Canal Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 87.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Denham Springs, LA is easy. At 2h 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 Denham Springs, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Street | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Saint Patrick Bridge | — | — |
| Saint Patrick Street | — | — |
| North Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Louisiana 20 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barrow Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Denham Springs, 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
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Continue on Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
7
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
8
Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Patrick Street
9
Turn left
197 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
417 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Canal Boulevard
11
Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Louisiana 20
12
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
9 min
13
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
14
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
9 min
15
Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Airline Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
17
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
LA 3246: Siegen Lane
19
Turn right onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
20
Continue on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
21
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
22
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
LA 3002: Denham Springs
24
Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
240 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
25
Turn left onto South Range Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Range Avenue
26
Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
27
Continue on South Range Avenue
509 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Range Avenue
28
Continue on Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eugene Street
29
Continue on South Hummel Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Hummel Street
30
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
Centerville Street Northeast
31
Turn right onto Benton Street
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
Benton Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 43.9 miles from Houma, LA, or about 1h 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denham Springs, 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 87.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Houma, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Houma, LA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Houma, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denham Springs, LA
The final approach into Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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
$13.24 one way
$26.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Denham Springs, LA
Evening in Denham Springs on Wednesday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
2h 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 Denham Springs, LA covers 87.7 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barrow Street, Park Avenue, Canal Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 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 $13.24 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 Denham Springs, LA is easy. At 2h 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 Denham Springs, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houma, LA to Denham Springs, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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