How far is Broussard, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Houma, LA is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
155.18 mi
02h 45m
Flight
115.64 mi
186.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.64 mi
Kilometers
186.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.18 mi
Kilometers
249.74 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
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
Lydia
LA

This small Iberia Parish community is situated 10 feet above sea level in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana.

From Broussard
77.7 mi
01h 22m
To Houma
77.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1829 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto La 10

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2826 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 49 South: Opelousas

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
83.9 mi · 54%
I 49 South
35.9 mi · 23%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 4%
La 361
6.87 mi · 4%
State Route 10
6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

81.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lydia
01h 22m from Broussard
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard and Partly Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Lydia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Broussard and 77.5 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Partly Sunny near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Lydia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lydia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Loreauville Town Hall

Loreauville , LA
103 S Main St, Loreauville, LA 70552
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
St Martinville Recreation Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

St Martinville Recreation Center

Saint Martinville , LA
1800 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Iberia

10 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

40 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

96 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Houma. Straight-line distance: 115.64 mi (186.11 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
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: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.51
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.75 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.63 $25.35 $50.69
Diesel $5.42 $29.67 $59.35

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Houma. The current time is 06:44:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.