Bastrop, LA to Houma, LA is 276.7 miles and takes about 5h 49m via Seargent Prentiss Drive and I 10, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that's primarily on surface roads, with a significant portion on I-10. It's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day, offering a good way to connect these two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.4 miles from Bastrop, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Houma, LA.
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Start on South Sassafras Street
361 ft·20 sec·South Sassafras Street
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Turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.5 mi·46 sec·East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.4 mi·2 min·East Madison Avenue
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Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi·33 sec·Mer Rouge Road
5
Turn right onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi·10 min·Grabault Road
6
Turn right onto US 425
2.2 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on US 425
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Oak Street
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Continue on US 425
4.2 mi·6 min·Oak Ridge Road
9
Continue on US 425
13 mi·19 min·North Oak Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 425
159 ft·2 sec·South Julia Street
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Continue on US 425
45 mi·52 min·South Julia Street
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Continue on US 425; LA 15
18 mi·20 min·State Rte 15
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Continue on US 425; LA 15
1.6 mi·1 min·East Wallace Boulevard
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Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·13 min·US 84; US 425
15
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft·14 sec
16
Merge onto US 61
79 mi·1 hr 34 min·Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
18
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 110
5.7 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Merge onto I 10
31 mi·34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 187Toward US 61 South: GramercyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto US 61
9.1 mi·11 min·Airline Highway
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Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
6.8 mi·9 min·LA 641; LA 3213
25
Turn right onto LA 3127
2.3 mi·3 min·LA 3127
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Turn left onto LA 20
2.2 mi·3 min·LA 20
27
Turn straight onto LA 20
9.0 mi·12 min·LA 20
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Continue on LA 20
3.1 mi·4 min·Louisiana 20
29
Continue on LA 20
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Canal Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi·3 min·Saint Patrick Street
31
Continue on LA 20
397 ft·8 sec·Saint Patrick Bridge
32
Continue on LA 1; LA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
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Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft·2 sec·Canal Boulevard
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Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Boulevard
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Continue on LA 20
14 mi·22 min·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
37
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
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Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 49-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from Bastrop to maximize daylight. With a single recommended day, you can comfortably complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. Factor in the $49 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip. Consider making your one planned stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads, as fuel availability can vary.
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 138.4 miles from Bastrop, LA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 61 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Bastrop, 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 Bastrop, LA
This is one driving day of about 276.7 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Bastrop, 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.
The longest stretch is on Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.5 and 261.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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28.5 mi into trip|~44m in|US 425 / South Julia Street
Enter roundabout onto US 425 / South Julia Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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193.1 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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.
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193.6 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
224.9 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
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261.3 mi into trip|~5h 24m in|LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.41 one way
$76.82 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$42.98
$85.95
premium
$4.29
$46.72
$93.45
diesel
$4.80
$52.25
$104.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.05
$13.28
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.21
$11.07
EV Truck/SUV
110.7
1
$38.74
$17.71
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bastrop, LA
Late night
in Bastrop on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:02AM CDT until July 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:02AM CDT until July 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 26% of the drive on highways like I-10. You'll encounter a long stretch of 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive, indicating extended periods of non-highway driving. Be prepared for the transition from highway cruising to navigating local streets and traffic signals as you leave the interstate.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.5 miles in near US 425 / South Julia Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 276.7 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 28.5 miles (US 425 / South Julia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 193.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
Top landmarks
•Morehouse Parish Courthouse — building in Bastrop, Louisiana, United States
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 276.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Houma, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles (US 425 / South Julia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 193.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Houma, LA before the return drive.
