How far is Broussard, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Houma, LA is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
97.51 mi
01h 40m
Flight
83.58 mi
134.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.58 mi
Kilometers
134.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.93 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Wed, May 13, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Wed, May 13, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-05-13T13:32
Arrive Houma
Wed, May 13, 3:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Broussard
47.8 mi
00h 50m
To Houma
49.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

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 South Polk Street

    41 m · 11 sec · South Polk Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    982 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  7. 7

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

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
83.9 mi · 86%
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 7%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 2%
South Morgan Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
St Etienne Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Young Street
0.57 mi · 1%
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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 50m from Broussard
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broussard and 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 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Broussard and 49.6 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broussard and Sunny near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patterson, 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 Patterson.

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Houma. Straight-line distance: 83.58 mi (134.51 km).

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#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population11,303
Coordinates30.1471500, -91.9612300
Altitude10
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: South Polk Street (-91.96114, 30.147125)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Houma. The current time is 13:32:59.

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.