Blanchard, LA to Houma, LA is 321.9 miles and takes about 5h 57m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 90, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you travel south. With a single recommended day, this route is best suited for a straightforward drive between these two locations.
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
161 miles from Blanchard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi
3h 22m
US 90
87.8 mi
1h 37m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.6 mi
11m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5 mi
7m
Shreveport Blanchard Highway
2.6 mi
3m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
3m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on West Daugherty Avenue
233 ft·7 sec·West Daugherty Avenue
2
Turn right onto LA 173
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Continue on LA 173
2.6 mi·3 min·Shreveport Blanchard Highway
4
Continue on LA 173
5.0 mi·7 min·Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5
Continue on LA 173
1.2 mi·2 min·Ford Street
6
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Allen Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
8
Continue on I 49
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi·8 min·US 90; LA 182
12
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
15
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
25
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
27
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
28
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 57-minute drive time, starting in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Houma. The route includes a long 197.9-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan your first fuel stop before you begin this segment. There's one recommended stop, so consider making it a mid-drive break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $47, and it's always wise to top off before entering more rural stretches.
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 161 miles from Blanchard, LA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 71 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161 miles or 2h 51m 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 49m
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 Blanchard, 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 Blanchard, LA
This is one driving day of about 321.9 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Blanchard, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 197.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 161 miles from Blanchard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 173 / Main Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
5
230.1 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
231.3 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
231.5 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.16 one way
$94.31 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$52.35
$104.71
premium
$4.49
$56.85
$113.70
diesel
$5.60
$70.96
$141.91
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.6
1
$33.80
$15.45
Efficient EV
80.5
0
$28.17
$12.88
EV Truck/SUV
128.8
1
$45.07
$20.60
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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 Aug 22, 2026
Origin
Blanchard, LA
Late night
in Blanchard on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
104°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 0 to 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 6:14AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 2:33AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 6:14AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 2:33AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans 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
8 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
5h 57m 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.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 88.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 31% of your time on highways, covering 197.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After this stretch, the route shifts to surface roads, primarily US 90. Be prepared for a change in pace as you transition from highway cruising to navigating more local traffic and intersections.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.9 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 173 / Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 321.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 173 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 230.1 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
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 57m. Total distance: 321.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 173 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 230.1 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
