Spanning 113.6 miles across Southeast Louisiana, this drive from Houma to Franklinton is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. The journey transitions through the heart of the state, connecting two distinct communities within the same region. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this route provides a reliable path between these Louisiana towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Causeway Boulevard
32.4 mi
40m
US 90
22.1 mi
28m
Highway 25
15.7 mi
23m
State Route 16
11.2 mi
16m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
New Orleans Boulevard
7.7 mi
11m
I 10
7.5 mi
9m
US 190
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 32.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Franklinton, LA.
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Start on School Street
47 ft·7 sec·School Street
2
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi·28 sec·Barrow Street
3
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto LA 182
319 ft·11 sec·New Orleans Bridge
5
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi·2 min·New Orleans Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
88 ft·1 sec·New Orleans Boulevard
7
Continue on LA 182
6.5 mi·8 min·New Orleans Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
9
Merge onto US 90
22 mi·28 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
11
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
13
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi·9 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, MandevilleUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·North Causeway Boulevard
18
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
32 mi·38 min·North Causeway Boulevard
19
Continue on US 190
3.1 mi·5 min·US 190
20
Continue on LA 25
16 mi·23 min·Highway 25
21
Continue on LA 25
11 mi·16 min·State Route 16
22
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·10th Avenue
23
Turn right onto Greenlaw Street
86 ft·3 sec·Greenlaw Street
24
Arrive at destination
Greenlaw Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple given the 2-hour and 32-minute duration, but try to avoid peak traffic hours to keep your travel time consistent. Since the trip includes one scheduled stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the final leg of your journey. With a fuel budget of $17, you should have no trouble completing the 113.6-mile distance on a single tank. To make the most of your drive, keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning onto Highway 25, as local road signage can change quickly. The flexibility of this short route allows you to tailor your departure time to fit your own schedule comfortably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Houma, LA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklinton, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Houma, 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 Houma, LA
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Houma, 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 North Causeway Boulevard for about 32.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 182 / Barrow Street
Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street
Navigation decision point
6
42.1 mi into trip|~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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.
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
50.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.16 one way
$34.31 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.83
$37.67
premium
$4.56
$20.39
$40.78
diesel
$5.61
$25.08
$50.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 21, 2026
Origin
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Franklinton, LA
Late night
in Franklinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Covington, LA
57 mi in
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
28 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
2h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 50.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares like US 90 and Highway 25. You will spend a significant portion of your behind-the-wheel time navigating the 32.4-mile stretch along North Causeway Boulevard, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The transition between fast-moving highway sections and local roads requires you to stay alert as the environment shifts. Expect a varied experience as you move from the initial highway pace into the more localized roads leading toward Franklinton. It is a practical drive that balances speed with the necessity of navigating various road types.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Causeway Boulevard and US 90. 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 182 / Barrow Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 113.6 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 182 / Barrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Houma, LA and Franklinton, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard North.
New Orleans
30.8 mi in|~41m
Mandeville
50.3 mi in|~1h 4m
Causeway Boulevard North
50.4 mi in|~1h 4m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 2h 32m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. 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 Franklinton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / Barrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Franklinton, LA before heading back.
