Origin
Lutcher, LA
Morning in Lutcher on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lutcher, LA
Photography Maghradze PH
Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisiana 20, North Canal Boulevard, Saint Patrick Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 46.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisiana 20 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana 20 | — | — |
| North Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Saint Patrick Street | — | — |
| Saint Patrick Bridge | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lafayette Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Louisiana 20
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lutcher, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
3
Turn right
6.6 mi
·
9 min
4
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
5
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
7
Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana 20
8
Continue on North Canal Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Canal Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Patrick Street
10
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
11
Continue on Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
13
Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
14
Continue on Main Street
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
16
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Lutcher, LA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Lutcher, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houma, LA
The final approach into Houma, 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
$6.98 one way
$13.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Houma, LA
Morning in Houma on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
17 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
1h 5m 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 Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisiana 20, North Canal Boulevard, Saint Patrick Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Lutcher, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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 Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lutcher, LA to Houma, 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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