Origin
Estelle, LA
Late night in Estelle on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Estelle, LA to Houma, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estelle, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.2-mile drive from Estelle to Houma in Louisiana's Southeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 16 minutes. With 90% of the route on highways, you'll find it to be a practical and efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option. This route is primarily focused on getting you from point A to point B without significant detours, perfect for when you need to get somewhere efficiently. Consider this a no-fuss drive that prioritizes speed and ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 27.2 mi | 37m |
| Westbank Expressway | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| LA 182 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Ames Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| New Orleans Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Barrow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oklahoma Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 27.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estelle, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Oklahoma Drive
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
Oklahoma Drive
2
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ames Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 90
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
10
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
11
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
12
Continue on LA 182
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 182
13
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
14
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
15
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barrow Street
17
Turn right onto School Street
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
18
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Estelle, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 182: Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
5
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Turn left toward LA 182 West: Houma
Navigation decision point
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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?
You'll experience a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 52.2-mile trip, with 90% of the journey on major roads. The main thoroughfares include US 90, the Westbank Expressway, and LA 182. Expect a longest stretch of 27.2 miles on US 90, offering a consistent pace. The road's character remains largely consistent, emphasizing smooth travel and minimizing local traffic interruptions. This setup is ideal for maintaining momentum and covering ground quickly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.1 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Estelle, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
7.1 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 90 BUS
About the Cities
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 16m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 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: at 7.1 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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