Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Night in Thibodaux on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, 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
26m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Thibodaux and Houma, you are looking at a quick 16-mile journey through the heart of Southeast Louisiana. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward local transit. Given the short distance, this is easily a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay or complex planning. You can budget approximately $2 for fuel, making this an extremely economical drive. Because both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire duration. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as an efficient link between these two Louisiana communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 14.3 mi | 22m |
| Canal Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Mary Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 14.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and Houma, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn right onto LA 20
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
4
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
5
Continue on LA 20
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
7
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
8
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 20 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Turn right onto LA 312 / Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Houma, LA
Night in Houma on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
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
26m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed highway cruising. You will spend zero percent of your time on major highways, relying instead on local arteries like Main Street, Canal Boulevard, and Jackson Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 14.3 miles along Main Street, providing the most consistent portion of the drive. Because this route avoids interstates entirely, you should be prepared for a slower-paced, navigational experience through local streets. Expect a steady, hands-on driving environment that requires your full attention as you transition between these two towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 20 / Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thibodaux, LA to Houma, LA is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.6 miles (LA 312 / Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
12 ft
3 ft
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
12 ft
Elevation Range
9 ft
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 26m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Main Street. 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 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.6 miles (LA 312 / Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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