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Trip from Gretna, LA to Houma, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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second-largest city in, and parish seat of, Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana

Gretna, LA

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

Houma, LA

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Trip Overview

This 52.9-mile journey from Gretna, LA to Houma, LA is a quick one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Primarily using US 90 and LA 182, this drive is almost entirely on highways, making it a straightforward transit. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, it’s an economical option for a short excursion. The route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent feel throughout. Consider this a convenient option when you need to get from Point A to Point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 27.2 mi 37m
Westbank Expressway 16.5 mi 23m
LA 182 6.9 mi 9m
New Orleans Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Barrow Street 0.2 mi <1m
Park Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Richard Street <0.1 mi <1m
11th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 27.2 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Richard Street

171 ft · 12 sec · Richard Street
2

Turn left onto 11th Street

65 ft · 4 sec · 11th Street
3

Turn right

0.1 mi · 35 sec
4

At end of road, turn right onto LA 23

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Westbank Expressway
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
6

Merge onto US 90 BUS

7.1 mi · 8 min · Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Continue on US 90

11 mi · 17 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 90

15 mi · 18 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma
13

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
14

Turn left

204 ft · 5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
15

Continue on LA 182

6.9 mi · 9 min · LA 182
16

Enter roundabout onto LA 182

145 ft · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
17

Continue on LA 182

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
18

Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Park Avenue
19

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Barrow Street
20

Turn right onto School Street

47 ft · 2 sec · School Street
21

Arrive at destination

School Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Boutte, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boutte, LA

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

Harahan, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boutte, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Gretna, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 23 / Westbank Expressway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 23 / Westbank Expressway

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.8 mi into trip | ~10m 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
44.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward LA 182: Houma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma
6
44.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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

$7.99 one way

$15.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $8.77 $17.54
premium $4.56 $9.49 $18.99
diesel $5.61 $11.68 $23.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Gretna, LA

Late night in Gretna on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Late night in Houma on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 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 15m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for 96% of this 52.9-mile route. You'll spend most of your time on US 90, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles. While the Westbank Expressway and LA 182 offer some variation, the overall character is one of steady progress on well-maintained roadways. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a direct path designed for efficient travel.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 23 / Westbank Expressway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Gretna, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.

Raceland

7.8 mi in | ~10m | 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 15m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). 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 0.2 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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