How far is Abbeville, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to Houma, LA is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.04 mi
01h 47m
Flight
88.78 mi
142.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.04 mi
Kilometers
161 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, May 23, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Sat, May 23, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-23T15:45
Arrive Houma
Sat, May 23, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
LA

City in Louisiana

From Abbeville
49.9 mi
00h 53m
To Houma
50.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Houma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Houma.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saint Charles Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Saint Charles Street

    123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1482 ft · 29 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Charity Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Conrad Street

    2815 ft · 47 sec · East Conrad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on LA 14

    8.6 mi · 13 min · LA 14

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Houma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 14
82.8 mi · 83%
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Drive
6.14 mi · 6%
Charity Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Veteran Memorial Drive
0.94 mi · 1%
East Conrad Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LA 14

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 53m from Abbeville
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abbeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Houma?

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Abbeville and 50.1 miles from Houma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abbeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

New Iberia

39 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Lafayette

69 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

79 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Houma. Straight-line distance: 88.78 mi (142.88 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Houma

#2 Houma

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

Population32,467
Coordinates29.5957700, -90.7195300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saint Charles Street (-92.134366, 29.974663)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.03 $30.07
Premium $4.63 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $5.42 $19.11 $38.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Houma. The current time is 15:45:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.