If you are planning a trip from Addis to Houma, you are looking at a 72.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. This route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to handle in one go. Budgeting roughly $11 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since this is a straightforward, direct trip, it works perfectly for travelers who prefer a quick transition between these two locations without the need for multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Addis, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 1
33.5 mi
43m
Main Street
14.3 mi
22m
Saint Mary Street
6.6 mi
9m
LA 70
6.1 mi
9m
Highway 1 South
3.8 mi
5m
Division Street
1.8 mi
2m
LA 70 Spur
1.6 mi
2m
Eden Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 33.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addis, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.9 mi·2 min·1st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 1
3.8 mi·5 min·Highway 1 South
3
Turn slight right onto LA 1
1.1 mi·2 min·Eden Street
4
Continue on LA 1
19 mi·21 min·Highway 1
5
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi·1 min·West 10th Street
6
Continue on LA 3089
0.2 mi·15 sec·Albert Street
7
Continue on LA 3089
0.4 mi·30 sec·Marchand Drive
8
Continue on LA 3089
1.8 mi·2 min·Division Street
9
Turn right onto LA 70
6.1 mi·9 min·LA 70
10
Turn left onto LA 70 Spur
1.6 mi·2 min·LA 70 Spur
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 1
15 mi·22 min·Highway 1
12
Continue on LA 1
6.6 mi·9 min·Saint Mary Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto LA 20
0.6 mi·53 sec·Jackson Street
14
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft·2 sec·Canal Boulevard
15
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Boulevard
16
Continue on LA 20
14 mi·22 min·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
18
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
19
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 72.7-mile trek, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, it is wise to plan your departure during daylight hours to ensure better visibility on local stretches. Since there are no scheduled stops in the data, try to handle any necessary refueling before you head out to keep your $11 budget estimate accurate. If you find the local navigation tiring, remember that you can easily pull over to rest since you aren't tied to a rigid interstate schedule. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the frequent transitions between Highway 1 and Eden Street require careful navigation.
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 36.5 miles from Addis, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 50m 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 29m
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 Addis, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addis, LA
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Addis, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 1 for about 33.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|LA 1 / Highway 1 South
Turn right onto LA 1 / Highway 1 South
Navigation decision point
5
57 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|LA 20 / Jackson Street
At end of road, turn right onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Turn right onto LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
4
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.10
$24.20
premium
$4.56
$13.10
$26.21
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Addis, LA
Morning
in Addis on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Morning
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph2% chanceLive 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Highway 1 South, Eden Street, and Highway 1 throughout the entire duration. Because the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul. The winding nature of the path means your speed will likely remain consistent with local traffic patterns. Staying alert is key, as the constant turns demand your full attention for the full 1 hour and 45 minutes of travel time.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near LA 1 / Highway 1 South.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (LA 1 / Highway 1 South): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Houma is a small city (about 33,000 people in 2019, not including suburbs) in south central Louisiana. It is the seat and largest city in Terrebonne Parish, and the center of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region in total is home to a little over 200,000.
Bayou Terrebonne runs through the town roughly east to west between Main Street and Park Avenue, with the Intracostal Waterway running north to south.
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Highway 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (LA 1 / Highway 1 South): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houma, LA before heading back.
