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Trip from Zachary, 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

2h 13m

Distance

99.7 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Zachary, LA, LA

Zachary, LA

Siarhei Nester

only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Houma, LA

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Trip Overview

This 99.7-mile journey from Zachary, Louisiana, to Houma, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. Your drive will primarily utilize I-10, Main Street, and LA 20, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a spontaneous day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Zachary, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that's about 60% highway, with a significant 31.3-mile stretch on I-10 where you'll make good time. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the interstate onto local roads like Main Street and LA 20, introducing a more varied pace. This mixed profile means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more local feel of state routes. It’s a blend that keeps the journey engaging without becoming overly demanding.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.7 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.9 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 31.3 mi 34m
Main Street 17.6 mi 27m
LA 20 11.1 mi 15m
Airline Highway 9.1 mi 11m
LA 641 6.8 mi 9m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 6.2 mi 7m
Louisiana 20 3.1 mi 4m
Scotlandville-Zachary Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.3 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zachary, LA and Houma, LA.

1

Start on Main Street

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto LA 19

2.8 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
3

Continue on LA 19

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
4

Continue on LA 19

2.2 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left

305 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge Use the left lane.
6

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
7

Merge onto I 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 61

9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
13

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 641; LA 3213
14

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127
15

Turn left onto LA 20

2.2 mi · 3 min · LA 20
16

Turn straight onto LA 20

9.0 mi · 12 min · LA 20
17

Continue on LA 20

3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
18

Continue on LA 20

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Canal Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street
20

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
21

Continue on LA 1; LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
22

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

139 ft · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
23

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
24

Continue on LA 20

14 mi · 22 min · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Turn right onto LA 312

198 ft · 10 sec · Lafayette Street
26

Turn left onto School Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · School Street
27

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just over two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Zachary in the morning and arrive in Houma with plenty of daylight remaining. There are no designated stops listed, so you can decide on breaks as needed, perhaps when you transition off I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-10, to ensure you have enough to reach Houma comfortably. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic leaving Zachary.

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 49.9 miles from Zachary, LA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 22 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 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 44m

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 Zachary, 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 Zachary, LA

This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Zachary, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 31.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.9 mi from Zachary, LA · 1h into the drive

Downtown South Vacherie, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Vacherie, LA

50 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Vacherie, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Zachary, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.4

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2 mi

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.9 mi

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 28.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

Cinclare Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 85.5

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19852279507

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 35.6

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Zachary, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 99.7

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19855807200

Visit website

Regional Military Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.7

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19858738200

Visit website

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 92.6

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+12257753877

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.06 one way

$30.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.53 $33.06
premium $4.56 $17.89 $35.79
diesel $5.61 $22.01 $44.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.96 $6.38

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Zachary, LA

Late night in Zachary on Saturday

Local time

2:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Late night in Houma on Saturday

Local time

2:38 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

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

2h 13m 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 Zachary, LA to Houma, LA covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Main Street, LA 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Zachary, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.06 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 14 significant decision points across 99.7 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Zachary, 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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