Origin
Harahan, LA
Late night in Harahan on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harahan, 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 9m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harahan, LA
Patricia Bozan
Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Southeast Louisiana, the 48.9-mile drive from Harahan to Houma is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because of the short duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to head back whenever you are ready. Navigating this path involves transitioning through the region using a combination of US 90, I-310, and LA 182. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two Louisiana hubs without requiring extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| I 310 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| LA 182 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Jefferson Highway | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Airline Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Airline Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Orleans Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harahan, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on Kenmore Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kenmore Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Stratford Drive
252 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stratford Drive
3
Turn right onto Wilson Street
149 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonial Club Drive
5
Turn right onto LA 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Highway
6
Turn right onto Filmore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Filmore Street
7
Turn left onto US 61
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Airline Drive
8
Continue on US 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Airline Highway
9
Continue on US 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 310 South: Boutte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 310
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 310
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
14
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
19
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
20
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
21
Continue on LA 182
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 182
22
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
23
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
24
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barrow Street
26
Turn right onto School Street
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
27
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.5 miles from Harahan, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stratford Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Stratford Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 South: Boutte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 310 South: Boutte
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 90 West: Houma
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$7.39 one way
$14.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:07 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 9m 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 experience, as 74% of this 48.9-mile route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch spanning 21.5 miles on US 90. The road personality shifts from the busier interstate segments of I-310 to the more localized flow of LA 182 as you approach your destination. While the drive is largely functional, the transition between these road types helps break up the monotony of the trip. You should anticipate a steady pace, as the infrastructure is designed for direct travel rather than leisurely winding roads.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. 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 Stratford Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Stratford Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Harahan, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
Baton Rouge
8.8 mi in
|
~17m
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 9m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 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 0.1 miles (Stratford Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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