This 71.6-mile drive from Houma to Saint Gabriel, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Park Avenue and West Airline Highway, with a 48% share of highway driving, including a stretch on I-10. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Louisiana. It's a practical option for a quick transfer or a focused excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Houma, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Park Avenue
14.6 mi
24m
I 10
9.2 mi
9m
West Airline Highway
8.9 mi
10m
Louisiana 20
8.1 mi
11m
State Route 30
6.9 mi
10m
LA 3213
6.8 mi
9m
LA 20
6.2 mi
9m
East Highway 30
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 14.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma, LA and Saint Gabriel, LA.
1
Start on School Street
47 ft·7 sec·School Street
2
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi·46 sec·Barrow Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24
15 mi·24 min·Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
182 ft·4 sec·Jackson Street
6
Continue on LA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
7
Continue on LA 20
397 ft·8 sec·Saint Patrick Bridge
8
Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi·3 min·Saint Patrick Street
9
Turn left
195 ft·7 sec
10
Turn straight onto LA 20
417 ft·6 sec·North Canal Boulevard
11
Continue on LA 20
8.1 mi·11 min·Louisiana 20
12
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20
6.2 mi·9 min·LA 20
13
Turn right onto LA 3127
2.3 mi·3 min·LA 3127
14
Turn left onto LA 3213
6.8 mi·9 min·LA 3213
15
Turn left onto US 61
8.9 mi·10 min·West Airline Highway
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
17
Merge onto I 10
9.2 mi·9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 177Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, GonzalesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto LA 30
0.5 mi·51 sec·State Route 30
20
Enter roundabout onto LA 30
120 ft·2 sec·State Route 30
21
Continue on LA 30
6.4 mi·9 min·State Route 30
22
Continue on LA 30
3.3 mi·4 min·East Highway 30
23
Turn left onto LA 74
194 ft·3 sec·State Route 74
24
Arrive at destination
LA 74
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 41-minute duration, this trip is best undertaken without strict time constraints, allowing you to depart at your convenience. With no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief fuel or rest break if needed, especially considering the 71.6-mile distance and $11 fuel cost. Keep an eye out for the transition points between Park Avenue, I-10, and West Airline Highway, as these shifts in road type can sometimes catch drivers off guard. A good tip is to check local traffic conditions on West Airline Highway before you reach it, as this segment can experience varying levels of congestion.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.8 miles from Houma, LA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Gabriel, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Houma, LA
This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Houma, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Park Avenue for about 14.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 182 / Barrow Street
Turn left onto LA 182 / Barrow Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 24 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.6 mi into trip|~27m in|LA 20 / Jackson Street
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.81 one way
$21.63 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$11.87
$23.74
premium
$4.56
$12.85
$25.70
diesel
$5.61
$15.81
$31.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Saint Gabriel, LA
Late night
in Saint Gabriel on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live 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
10 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
1h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway speeds with more local road navigation. You'll encounter a significant portion on Park Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14.6 miles. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating interstate travel on I-10 before settling onto West Airline Highway. This variation means you'll experience different driving paces, from cruising on the highway to potentially encountering more traffic signals and varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Park Avenue.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / Barrow 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 71.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.
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 Houma, LA to Saint Gabriel, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
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 1h 41m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Park Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Gabriel, LA before heading back.
