Westlake, LA to Houma, LA is 180 miles and takes about 3h 32m via US 90 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a highly focused highway experience, making it a simple and efficient trip for those prioritizing getting to their destination. With a recommended one-day duration, you'll have plenty of time to get on the road and arrive before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90 miles from Westlake, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
81.7 mi
1h 28m
I 10
73.7 mi
1h 20m
West Main Street
7 mi
11m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi
5m
North University Avenue
4 mi
7m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.8 mi
2m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake, LA and Houma, LA.
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Start on Miller Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Isle of Capri Boulevard
0.3 mi·36 sec·Isle of Capri Boulevard
3
Continue on Perkins Street
434 ft·8 sec·Perkins Street
4
Continue on I- 10 Service Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·I- 10 Service Road
5
Take the ramp
126 ft·3 sec
6
Turn right
0.1 mi·14 sec
7
Merge onto I 10; US 90
74 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10; US 90
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward LA 182
9
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·7 sec
10
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4.0 mi·7 min·North University Avenue
11
Merge onto US 90; LA 182
506 ft·7 sec·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
12
Continue on US 90; LA 182
4.6 mi·5 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 90
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
25
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft·9 sec
26
Turn straight onto LA 24
7.0 mi·11 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto LA 312
198 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
28
Turn left onto School Street
0.3 mi·1 min·School Street
29
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
For this 180-mile trip, starting your drive in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time for the 3h 32m journey. Since it's a single-day drive, you can be flexible with your schedule. There's one recommended stop, so plan to take a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 81.7-mile stretch on US 90, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90 miles from Westlake, LA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 40 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
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 Westlake, 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 Westlake, LA
This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Westlake, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 81.7 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 89.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Isle of Capri Boulevard
Turn right onto Isle of Capri Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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89.5 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.18 one way
$54.37 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$29.84
$59.68
premium
$4.56
$32.31
$64.62
diesel
$5.61
$39.74
$79.48
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(4.6 mi)$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54
0
$18.90
$8.64
Efficient EV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
EV Truck/SUV
72
0
$25.20
$11.52
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 18, 2026
Origin
Westlake, LA
Late night
in Westlake on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houma, LA
Late night
in Houma on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph6% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 32m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey on major roads like I 10 and US 90. You'll encounter a long stretch of 81.7 miles on US 90, offering an extended period of consistent driving. The character of the road is largely about efficient travel, minimizing complex turns or slow city sections. It's a practical path designed for straightforward transit across the landscape.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Isle of Capri Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 180 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Isle of Capri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 75.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.1 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
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 3h 32m. Total distance: 180 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Southwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Isle of Capri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 75.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.1 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Houma, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
