How far is Chalmette, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
63.98 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.96 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Chalmette
Wed, Apr 15, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalmette
2026-04-15T18:36
Arrive Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalmette
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
Boutte
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Chalmette
32 mi
00h 39m
To Houma
32 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Judge Perez Drive

    53 m · 6 sec · West Judge Perez Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montesquieu Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Montesquieu Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Place

    107 m · 14 sec · Oak Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fenelon Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Fenelon Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Judge Perez Drive

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Judge Perez Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Claiborne Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Claiborne Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    645 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue

    2743 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1706 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 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 Chalmette and Houma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 34%
Franklin Avenue
15.5 mi · 24%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 19%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 11%
West Judge Perez Drive
2.86 mi · 4%
North Claiborne Avenue
2.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boutte
00h 39m from Chalmette
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chalmette and Mostly Clear near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Chalmette and 32 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chalmette and Mostly Clear near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Boutte

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

44 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

68 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

72 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalmette and Houma. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).

Chalmette

#1 Chalmette

Census designated place

Population16,751
Coordinates29.9429600, -89.9653700
Altitude1
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: West Judge Perez Drive (-89.965305, 29.943095)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.63 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $5.42 $12.24 $24.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalmette and Houma. The current time is 18:36:47.

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.