Origin
Oakdale, LA
Afternoon in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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
3h 5m
Distance
171.9 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakdale, LA to Houma, LA covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 6th Avenue, South 13th Street, East 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.96 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
86 miles from Oakdale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
| South 13th Street | — | — |
| East 5th Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 10 | — | — |
| Oakdale Road | — | — |
| Oakdale Highway | — | — |
| Vidrine Road | — | — |
| Chemin Vidrine | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 6th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto State Route 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 10
6
Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
7
Continue on Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Highway
8
Turn straight onto Oakdale Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
9
Continue on Oakdale Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Highway
10
Continue on State Route 10
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Route 10
11
Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Road
12
Continue on Vidrine Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
13
Continue on Chemin Vidrine
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Chemin Vidrine
14
Continue on West Main Street
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Main Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
16
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
17
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
18
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
20
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
21
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
23
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
30
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
31
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
32
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
33
Turn straight onto West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
34
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
35
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 86 miles from Oakdale, LA, or about 1h 32m 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 38 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakdale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Oakdale, LA
This is one driving day of about 171.9 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Oakdale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86 miles from Oakdale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.96 one way
$51.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.95 | $75.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $11.00 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Houma, LA
Afternoon in Houma on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
20 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
171.9 mi in 3h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 6th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Oakdale, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 3h 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 Oakdale, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 171.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakdale, LA to Houma, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Houma, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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