Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
57.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Houma, LA covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loyola Avenue, Poydras Street, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.80 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
28.7 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 57.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poydras Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 310 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 182 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 182 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Orleans Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Houma, LA.
Start on Tulane Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Poydras Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Turn left onto Barrow Street
Turn right onto School 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 57.4 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA
This is one driving day of about 57.4 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from New Orleans, LA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Houma, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Houma on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Laplace, LA
29 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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