This 126.7-mile drive from Church Point, LA to Houma, LA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 74% of your journey on major roads like US 90 and I 10. You can expect a fuel cost of around $19 for this excursion. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it's a straightforward drive through the Southeast region of Louisiana. This makes it an ideal option if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Church Point, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
81.7 mi
1h 28m
I 10
9 mi
9m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Mire Highway
5.8 mi
7m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi
5m
North University Avenue
4 mi
7m
Higginbotham Highway
3.5 mi
6m
Peach Bloom Highway
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Point, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on West Ebey Street
70 ft·7 sec·West Ebey Street
2
Turn right onto LA 95
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on LA 95
1.9 mi·3 min·Peach Bloom Highway
4
Turn right onto LA 95
3.5 mi·6 min·Higginbotham Highway
5
Turn sharp left onto LA 95
5.8 mi·7 min·Mire Highway
6
Continue on LA 95
0.3 mi·31 sec·Austria Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
9.0 mi·9 min·I 10
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward LA 182
10
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·7 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4.0 mi·7 min·North University Avenue
12
Merge onto US 90; LA 182
506 ft·7 sec·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
13
Continue on US 90; LA 182
4.6 mi·5 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
14
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
15
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
16
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
17
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
26
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
27
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
29
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
30
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee in Church Point, and still arrive in Houma with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch of 81.7 miles on US 90 means you can easily plan your single stop for fuel or a break around the midpoint of that section. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, which is quite reasonable for this distance. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the drive and the transition from Church Point to Houma.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Church Point, LA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Church Point, 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 Church Point, LA
This is one driving day of about 126.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Church Point, 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 US 90 for about 81.7 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|LA 95 / Mire Highway
Turn sharp left onto LA 95 / Mire Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
21.9 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
34.9 mi into trip|~53m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.1 mi into trip|~55m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.3 mi into trip|~55m 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
$19.13 one way
$38.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.01
$42.01
premium
$4.56
$22.74
$45.48
diesel
$5.61
$27.97
$55.95
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(4.6 mi)$0.32
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
$19
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38
0
$13.30
$6.08
Efficient EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
EV Truck/SUV
50.7
0
$17.74
$8.11
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Church Point, LA
Late night
in Church Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Franklin, LA
63 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
17 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
2h 39m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with a significant 74% of the 126.7 miles on major roads like US 90 and I 10. The majority of your travel will be on these faster routes, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 81.7 miles on US 90, so be prepared for a substantial period of highway driving. While the route is largely on main arteries, the transition onto West Main Street in Houma will bring you into a more local road setting as you reach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near LA 95 / Mire Highway.
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 24 significant decision points across 126.7 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 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Church Point is a small city in the center of the Cajun Prairie in Louisiana. Named for the tall steeple of the local Catholic church, this town is home to a large Cajun population and amazing festivals during the year. Its largest and most popular festival is the "Courir de Mardi Gras," the rural Louisiana variant of Mardi Gras, which revolves less around parades, and more on men and women on horseback in costume riding through the countryside to sing, dance, and play pranks on local residents.
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 39m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Southwest 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. 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: at 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.9 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.
