Spanning 110.1 miles across Southeast Louisiana, the trip from Carencro to Houma is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since this is a relatively short journey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip. Because you are traveling within the same region, the transition between these two towns feels consistent. This route serves as a practical connection for those looking to move between these two points efficiently. Keep in mind that this is a direct drive with zero scheduled stops, so plan your personal breaks accordingly before you head out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Carencro, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
87.8 mi
1h 37m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6.3 mi
6m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
3m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
St Etienne Road
1 mi
4m
Veterans Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 87.8 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carencro, LA and Houma, LA.
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Start on LA 182
0.4 mi·42 sec·North University Avenue
2
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
4
Merge onto I 49; US 167
4.5 mi·4 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Evangeline Thruway
6
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi·8 min·US 90; LA 182
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
8
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
10
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
20
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
22
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
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Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Since there are no scheduled stops included in the route, take a moment to fuel up your vehicle before you leave Carencro to ensure you stay within your $15 budget. The turn-heavy nature of the route means you should keep your GPS active and remain attentive at every intersection. If you are prone to fatigue, consider building in your own break since the road offers no natural, long-stretch pauses. Taking the drive during daylight hours is a smart way to manage the frequent turns on these local roads more easily.
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 55.2 miles from Carencro, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m
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 Carencro, 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 Carencro, LA
This is one driving day of about 110.3 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Carencro, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 87.8 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 0.4 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Veterans Drive
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip|~19m in|North Morgan Avenue
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip|~29m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip|~31m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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19.9 mi into trip|~31m 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
$16.66 one way
$33.32 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.29
$36.57
premium
$4.56
$19.80
$39.60
diesel
$5.61
$24.35
$48.71
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
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.65
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.44
$7.06
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Carencro, LA
Morning
in Carencro on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Morning
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Franklin, LA
55 mi in
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
1 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
2h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey relies on local thoroughfares like Veterans Drive, the Veterans Memorial Expressway, and the Northwest Evangeline Thruway. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire time navigating local roads rather than high-speed motorways. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment on Veterans Drive offers zero miles of continuous, straight-line travel. Prepare for frequent adjustments and a focus on local navigation as you wind your way toward your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.8 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and West Main Street. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Veterans Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 110.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.4 miles (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (North Morgan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 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 2h 15m. Total distance: 110.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.8 miles on US 90. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (North Morgan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houma, LA before heading back.
