Origin
Chalmette, LA
Night in Chalmette on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalmette, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
Chalmette to Houma is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via US 90 and I-310, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Louisiana's Southeast region for its entirety. It's a short, practical hop, ideal for a day trip or a quick relocation without needing an overnight stay. You'll find yourself on mostly highway, making for an efficient journey to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| LA 182 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| I 610 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Judge Perez Drive | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalmette, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on LA 39
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Judge Perez Drive
2
Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montesquieu Street
3
Turn right onto Oak Place
352 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Place
4
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
166 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fenelon Street
5
Turn left onto LA 39
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Judge Perez Drive
6
Continue on LA 39
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Claiborne Avenue
7
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Franklin Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Continue on I 610
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
16
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
21
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
22
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
23
Continue on LA 182
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 182
24
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
25
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
26
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
27
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barrow Street
28
Turn right onto School Street
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
29
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Chalmette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Montesquieu Street
Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Place
Turn right onto Oak Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fenelon Street
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
Navigation decision point
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Houma, LA
Night in Houma on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 90 and I-310. Expect to spend the majority of your time on these faster-paced roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 21.5 miles on US 90. While primarily highway, the transition between these main roads should feel seamless, allowing for a consistent driving experience. The focus is on getting from point A to point B efficiently.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Montesquieu Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Montesquieu Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fenelon Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Chalmette, LA
Full guide →Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".
Arriving in Houma, LA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: near the start (Montesquieu Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fenelon Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houma, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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