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Trip from DeQuincy, LA to Houma, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown DeQuincy, LA, LA

DeQuincy, LA

Jesus Alfonso

only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Houma, LA

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Trip Overview

DeQuincy, LA to Houma, LA is 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m via US 90, I 10, and Louisiana Highway 27, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Louisiana, making it a straightforward trip. With a 1-day recommendation, it’s a good option for a quick transit or a day trip. Expect mostly highway driving, so keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major turn-off is over 80 miles.

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

100.1 miles from DeQuincy, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 81.7 mi 1h 28m
I 10 73.7 mi 1h 20m
Louisiana Highway 27 11 mi 19m
West Main Street 7 mi 11m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 4.6 mi 5m
Houston River Road 4.1 mi 7m
North University Avenue 4 mi 7m
East Houston River Road 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy, LA and Houma, LA.

1

Start on Lake Charles Avenue

166 ft · 11 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
2

Turn right onto LA 12

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East 4th Street
3

Turn right onto LA 27

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
4

Continue on LA 27

11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
5

Continue on LA 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Beglis Parkway
6

Turn left onto LA 379

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Houston River Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto LA 379

4.1 mi · 7 min · Houston River Road
8

Continue on LA 379

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Guillory Street
9

At end of road, turn left onto LA 379

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sulphur Avenue
10

Turn right onto LA 378

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Sampson Street (LA 378)
11

At end of road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
12

Take the ramp

126 ft · 3 sec
13

Turn right

0.1 mi · 14 sec
14

Merge onto I 10; US 90

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 10; US 90
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward LA 182
16

Keep slight right at fork

306 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

4.0 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue
18

Merge onto US 90; LA 182

506 ft · 7 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19

Continue on US 90; LA 182

4.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
20

Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Morgan Avenue
21

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22

Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
23

Turn left onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
24

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Young Street
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · US 90
31

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
32

Keep slight right at fork

394 ft · 9 sec
33

Turn straight onto LA 24

7.0 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
34

Turn right onto LA 312

198 ft · 10 sec · Lafayette Street
35

Turn left onto School Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · School Street
36

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can either push through or plan for a brief break along the way. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially during the 81.7-mile stretch on US 90, as services might be spaced out. The $29 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always have a little extra for unforeseen detours or price fluctuations. This drive is entirely within Louisiana, so no need to worry about state border crossing logistics.

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 100.1 miles from DeQuincy, LA, or about 2h 7m 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 44 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

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 DeQuincy, 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 DeQuincy, LA

This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from DeQuincy, 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.

Downtown Lafayette, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

100 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

Lake Charles, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from DeQuincy, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 2h 4m in / 2h 4m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.2 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.9 mi

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

Pujo St Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+13374392054

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Iowa, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lake Charles, Louisiana

+18006360986

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

New Iberia, Louisiana

+18887584389

Visit website

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Gator Chateau

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.1 mi from route

Jennings, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18002645521

Visit website

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19855807200

Visit website

Regional Military Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19858738200

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Southdown Plantation & Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19858510154

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 12 / East 4th Street

Turn right onto LA 12 / East 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | LA 92-1 / Young Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street

Navigation decision point

5
109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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

$31.16 one way

$62.33 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.36 $68.71
premium $4.71 $37.13 $74.26
diesel $6.18 $48.70 $97.40

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

$31

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.1 0 $21.02 $9.61
Efficient EV 50.1 0 $17.52 $8.01
EV Truck/SUV 80.1 1 $28.03 $12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 Oct 18, 2026

Origin

DeQuincy, LA

Morning in DeQuincy on Monday

Local time

8:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Morning in Houma on Monday

Local time

8:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance 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

9 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

4h 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is 85% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates and major US highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 81.7 miles on US 90. You'll transition from interstate cruising on I-10 to US 90, and eventually to Louisiana Highway 27 for the final leg. Expect a more rural feel as you move away from the interstate system.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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 early in the drive near LA 12 / East 4th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 200.2 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: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 108.4 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

82 ft 2 ft

Total Climb

32 ft

Total Descent

106 ft

Highest Point

82 ft

Elevation Range

79 ft

About the Cities

Starting in DeQuincy, LA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • All Saints Episcopal Church — historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church located at Hall and Harrison streets,...

Arriving in Houma, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1834

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Clifford Percival Smith House — house in Houma, Louisiana

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 4h 8m. Total distance: 200.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). 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.

Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 108.4 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Houma, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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