This 53.1-mile drive from Woodmere to Houma, Louisiana, is a straightforward 1 hour and 19-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 90 and the Westbank Expressway, with a portion on LA 182, and is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on such roads. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Louisiana for the entirety of this excursion. This route offers a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B, suitable for those looking for a quick transit.
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
26.5 miles from Woodmere, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 53.1-mile trip, with 89% of it spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on US 90, offering a period of consistent travel. The use of US 90 and the Westbank Expressway suggests a predominantly high-speed environment, with LA 182 potentially offering a slight change of pace as you near your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Oakmere Drive.
Route Complexity7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 53.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Oakmere Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Oakmere Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
Navigation decision point
8
8 mi into trip|~15m in|US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
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44.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward LA 182: Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
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44.5 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Turn left toward LA 182 West: Houma
Navigation decision point
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodmere, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
8 mi in|~15m|via US 90 BUS
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
27.2 mi
37m
Westbank Expressway
13.3 mi
19m
LA 182
6.9 mi
9m
Barataria Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Lapalco Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Oakmere Drive
0.6 mi
2m
Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 27.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmere, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Paige Janette Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Oakmere Drive
3
Turn left onto Paxton Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Paxton Street
4
Turn left onto Lapalco Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Lapalco Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
318 ft·11 sec
Toward LA 45: Barataria Blvd
6
Turn slight right onto LA 45
1.3 mi·2 min·Barataria Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
185 ft·5 sec·Westbank Expressway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
9
Merge onto US 90 BUS
4.2 mi·5 min·Westbank Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS
9.1 mi·13 min·Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, RacelandUse the left lane.
11
Continue on US 90
11 mi·17 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi·26 sec·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi·37 sec·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90
15 mi·18 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 210Toward LA 182: Houma
16
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft·15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
17
Turn left
204 ft·5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
18
Continue on LA 182
6.9 mi·9 min·LA 182
19
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
145 ft·2 sec·New Orleans Boulevard
20
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi·2 min·New Orleans Boulevard
21
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi·19 sec·Park Avenue
22
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi·39 sec·Barrow Street
23
Turn right onto School Street
47 ft·2 sec·School Street
24
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of just under 1 hour and 19 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily leave in the morning and be in Houma with plenty of time to spare, or head out in the afternoon. With no specific stops recommended and a fuel cost of only $8, you won't need to plan extensive breaks or budget heavily for gas. Keep an eye on traffic, particularly on the Westbank Expressway, as it can experience congestion during peak hours. The 27.2-mile stretch on US 90 is a good opportunity to maintain your pace.
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 26.5 miles from Woodmere, LA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 miles.
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 53.1 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 44m 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 7m
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 Woodmere, 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 Woodmere, LA
This is one driving day of about 53.1 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodmere, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Woodmere, LA
· 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Woodmere, 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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$8.80
$17.61
premium
$4.56
$9.53
$19.06
diesel
$5.61
$11.72
$23.45
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: 18.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.9
0
$5.58
$2.55
Efficient EV
13.3
0
$4.65
$2.12
EV Truck/SUV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now
Origin
Woodmere, LA
Morning
in Woodmere on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Morning
in Houma on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
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
14 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 19m 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 Woodmere, LA to Houma, LA covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Westbank Expressway, LA 182. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Woodmere, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.02 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 53.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Oakmere Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Woodmere, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
