How far is Denham Springs, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Houma, LA is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
112.34 mi
01h 55m
Flight
63.23 mi
101.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.79 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM CDT
Return by in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denham Springs
2026-04-15T15:12
Arrive Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denham Springs
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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Denham Springs
43.8 mi
00h 57m
To Houma
68.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 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 Denham Springs and Houma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Houma.

  1. 1

    Start on Benton Street

    70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

    93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Range Avenue

    2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherwood Forest Boulevard

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sherwood

    121 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Siegen Lane

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Canal Boulevard

    610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    14.3 mi · 23 min · 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 Denham Springs and Houma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
24.8 mi · 22%
Main Street
14.3 mi · 13%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 8%
West Florida Republic Parkway
5.67 mi · 5%
Louisiana 20
3.14 mi · 3%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 57m from Denham Springs
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs to Houma?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Denham Springs and 68.5 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Houma. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 km).

Denham Springs

#1 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
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: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.07
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.03 $30.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.91 $33.82
Premium $4.63 $18.36 $36.72
Diesel $5.42 $21.50 $43.00

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 Denham Springs and Houma. The current time is 15:12:09.

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.