This 108.6-mile drive from Kaplan to Houma, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. With 76% of the journey on highways, it offers a straightforward travel experience with an estimated fuel cost of around $16. You'll primarily be on US 90 and LA 14, making for a direct connection between these Southeast Louisiana communities. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without needing an overnight stay. Consider this a practical, no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B within the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Kaplan, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
73.4 mi
1h 19m
Veterans Memorial Drive
13.1 mi
19m
LA 14
8.6 mi
13m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
West Summers Drive
1.5 mi
2m
Charity Street
1.5 mi
2m
Veteran Memorial Drive
0.9 mi
1m
East 1st Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 73.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaplan, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on LA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
2
Continue on LA 14
7.0 mi·10 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
3
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi·2 min·West Summers Drive
4
Continue on LA 14
2.0 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi·2 min·Charity Street
6
Continue on LA 14
2.4 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on LA 14
0.5 mi·47 sec·East Conrad Street
8
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Veteran Memorial Drive
10
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi·59 sec·Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on LA 14
8.6 mi·13 min·LA 14
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
13
Merge onto US 90
73 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 90
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
16
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
18
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
19
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 108.6-mile route offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. You won't need to split this drive, so you can plan your departure time to suit your schedule. Given the longest stretch is 73.4 miles on US 90, consider taking a brief break before or during this segment to stay refreshed. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, keeping your tank topped up should be an easy consideration. A practical tip is to be mindful of potential traffic on US 90 as you approach more populated areas, especially during peak commuting times.
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 54.3 miles from Kaplan, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.4 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 48m
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 Kaplan, 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 Kaplan, LA
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Kaplan, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 73.4 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.1 and 108.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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27.1 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
27.4 mi into trip|~41m in|US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
101.2 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
108.3 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Turn right onto LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
4
108.3 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.40 one way
$32.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.00
$36.01
premium
$4.56
$19.49
$38.98
diesel
$5.61
$23.98
$47.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.20
$6.95
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Kaplan, LA
Afternoon
in Kaplan on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Afternoon
in Houma on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Franklin, LA
54 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 108.6-mile trip, with 76% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.4 miles on US 90, so be prepared for extended periods on this main artery. While largely a highway experience, you'll also navigate segments on Veterans Memorial Drive and LA 14, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. The overall personality is one of steady progress, connecting you efficiently between your starting and ending points.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.4 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Veterans Memorial Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 27.1 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kaplan, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 2h 15m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 101.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
The longest stretch is about 73.4 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 101.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houma, LA before heading back.
