Haughton to Houma is 329 miles and takes about 6h 4m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 90, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a single-day trip that offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. You'll likely find this route straightforward for a quick trip across the state, especially if you're aiming to reach the southern Louisiana coast.
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
164.5 miles from Haughton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi
3h 22m
US 90
87.8 mi
1h 37m
I 20
14.7 mi
17m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.6 mi
11m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
3m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haughton, LA and Houma, LA.
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Start on LA 614
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Taylor Street
2
Continue on LA 614
0.6 mi·1 min·West McKinley Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 157
0.8 mi·1 min·North Elm Street
4
Continue on LA 157
0.4 mi·51 sec·Highway 157
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 20
15 mi·17 min·I 20
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
8
Continue on I 49
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi·8 min·US 90; LA 182
12
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
15
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
25
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
27
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
28
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on fuel, especially as you transition to US 90, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor prices along your route. Consider a mid-drive break to stretch your legs and stay alert before the final leg of your journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Haughton, LA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 72 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 Haughton, 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 Haughton, LA
This is one driving day of about 329 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Haughton, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 197.9 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 238.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|LA 157 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto LA 157 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
5
237.1 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
238.4 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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238.5 mi into trip|~4h 19m 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
$44.69 one way
$89.37 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$49.87
$99.74
premium
$4.15
$53.75
$107.51
diesel
$3.75
$48.57
$97.15
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)$0.15
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
$45
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.79
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.79
$13.16
EV Truck/SUV
131.6
1
$46.06
$21.06
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Haughton, LA
Afternoon
in Haughton on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Afternoon
in Houma on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
11 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 90.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 35% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 197.9 miles, primarily on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to transition from highway speeds to more varied surface road conditions. You'll notice a change in the driving environment as exits become more frequent when you move off the main highway.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.9 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near LA 157 / North Elm Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 329 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.7 miles (LA 157 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 237.1 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 6h 4m. Total distance: 329 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest 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 14 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (LA 157 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 237.1 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Houma, LA before the return drive.
