How far is Breaux Bridge, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Breaux Bridge, LA to Houma, LA is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breaux Bridge and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge and Houma.
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Start on Main Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
136 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Martin Street
994 ft · 17 sec · Martin Street
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 57 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud
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Continue on Main Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Main Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1148 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint Peter Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14
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Turn left onto Avery Island Road
2963 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road
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Take the ramp left
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto School Street
1523 ft · 1 min · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breaux Bridge and Houma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avery Island Road
Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Breaux Bridge and Mostly Cloudy near Houma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breaux Bridge to Houma?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 53.2 miles from Breaux Bridge and 58.2 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Breaux Bridge and Mostly Cloudy near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breaux Bridge and Houma. Straight-line distance: 84.75 mi (136.39 km).
#1 Breaux Bridge
City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.2735300, -91.8992800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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