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Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Houma, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

51.5 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Houma, LA

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Trip Overview

Metairie Terrace, LA to Houma, LA is 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m via US 90 and I 310, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Southeast Louisiana, making it a quick hop between two points in the region. The majority of this trip is on highway, so expect efficient travel. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you plenty of time for activities at your destination. Consider this trip if you're looking for a simple, direct connection without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 21.5 mi 27m
I 310 10.9 mi 12m
LA 182 6.9 mi 9m
I 10 5.6 mi 7m
Clearview Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
New Orleans Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
West Metairie Avenue North 0.9 mi 2m
Barrow Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 21.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Houma, LA.

1

Start on Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
2

Continue on Civic Street

396 ft · 18 sec · Civic Street
3

Turn right onto Waltham Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Waltham Street
4

Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
5

Turn right onto LA 3152

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 10

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
12

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 90

15 mi · 18 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma
17

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
18

Turn left

204 ft · 5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
19

Continue on LA 182

6.9 mi · 9 min · LA 182
20

Enter roundabout onto LA 182

145 ft · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
21

Continue on LA 182

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
22

Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Park Avenue
23

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Barrow Street
24

Turn right onto School Street

47 ft · 2 sec · School Street
25

Arrive at destination

School Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Boutte, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boutte, LA

26 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Kenner, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bayou Gauche, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway

Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

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 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
5
20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma
6
42.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.78 one way

$15.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $8.54 $17.08
premium $4.56 $9.24 $18.49
diesel $5.61 $11.37 $22.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.41 $2.47
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.51 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Metairie Terrace, LA

Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Morning in Houma on Sunday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

1h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily highway-focused, with 90% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on US 90, I 310, and LA 182, offering a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.5 miles on US 90, meaning you can maintain a steady pace for a significant portion of your journey. Overall, expect a straightforward drive that prioritizes getting you to Houma efficiently rather than offering winding scenic detours.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on US 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Houma, LA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on US 90. 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 Houma, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houma, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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