Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houma, LA
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Gonzales, LA
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If you are looking to travel from Houma to Gonzales, you are in for a 61-mile trek that spans about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This Southeast Louisiana trip is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those needing to move between these two areas. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel expenses quite manageable. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. It is a practical, direct route that stays entirely within the Southeast region of the state, serving as a reliable connector for your travel needs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | 17.9 mi | 23m |
| Park Avenue | 14.6 mi | 24m |
| Louisiana 20 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| LA 3213 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 20 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Saint Patrick Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| LA 3127 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Canal Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Gonzales, LA.
Start on School Street
Turn left onto LA 182
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24
Continue on LA 20
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
Continue on LA 20
Continue on LA 20
Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
Turn left
Turn straight onto LA 20
Continue on LA 20
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20
Turn right onto LA 3127
Turn left onto LA 3213
Turn left onto US 61
Turn left onto LA 429
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Houma, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto LA 3127
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Gonzales on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise on this 61-mile journey. You will spend about 25% of your time on highways, with the remainder of the route consisting of local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.9-mile segment along West Airline Highway. Navigating through Park Avenue and Louisiana 20 adds variety to the experience, shifting the pace as you transition between road types. The road’s personality is defined by these constant adjustments, so be prepared for a drive that demands more engagement than a standard interstate commute.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / Barrow Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / Barrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 24 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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