Traveling from Crowley to Houma covers 128.2 miles across the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the trek. Since the route relies on local roads like West Hutchinson Avenue, Northwest Court Circle, and East Hutchinson Avenue rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a slower, more hands-on driving experience. This trip is ideal for those who prefer navigating through the heart of the region rather than sticking to high-speed corridors.
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
63.2 miles from Crowley, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
81.7 mi
1h 28m
I 10
19.2 mi
20m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi
5m
North University Avenue
4 mi
7m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.8 mi
2m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Houma, LA.
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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
71 ft·7 sec·West Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue
276 ft·15 sec·West Hutchinson Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto LA 13
0.1 mi·11 sec·Northwest Court Circle
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East Hutchinson Avenue
5
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi·48 sec·Crowley Rayne Highway
6
Turn left onto LA 1111 Spur
0.3 mi·35 sec·Tower Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
19 mi·20 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
Given the local nature of these roads, you should plan for a steady pace rather than trying to make record time. Leaving early in the day is a smart move, as it provides you with maximum flexibility to manage the frequent turns without feeling rushed. Since there are 0 planned stops in the data, you should map out your own breaks beforehand to ensure you stay refreshed during the 2-hour and 13-minute drive. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling schedule, as service stations may be more spaced out on local roads compared to major highways. Most importantly, stay alert for the constant direction changes on West Hutchinson Avenue, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be navigating intersections more frequently than usual.
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 63.2 miles from Crowley, LA, or about 1h 20m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 4m
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 Crowley, 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 Crowley, LA
This is one driving day of about 126.4 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Crowley, 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle
At end of road, turn right onto LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
34.6 mi into trip|~48m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.8 mi into trip|~50m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36 mi into trip|~50m 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
$19.09 one way
$38.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.96
$41.91
premium
$4.56
$22.69
$45.37
diesel
$5.61
$27.91
$55.82
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: 44.2 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
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.06
$5.06
EV Truck/SUV
50.6
0
$17.70
$8.09
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 20, 2026
Origin
Crowley, LA
Late night
in Crowley on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 34m 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 drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share for this 128.2-mile journey is 0%, you won't be cruising on long, monotonous stretches of interstate. Instead, you will navigate through a series of local connectors, with West Hutchinson Avenue serving as your primary path. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles, meaning the road requires frequent adjustments and consistent engagement. It is a technical, winding path that feels very different from a standard highway commute, shifting constantly as you move from Crowley toward Houma.
82% 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 0.1 miles in near LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle.
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 22 significant decision points across 126.4 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 0.1 miles (LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 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 34m. Total distance: 126.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 0.1 miles (LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 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.
