How far is Destrehan, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Destrehan, LA to Houma, LA is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
37.65 mi
00h 45m
Flight
32.53 mi
52.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.65 mi
Kilometers
60.59 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Destrehan
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Destrehan
2026-04-15T13:30
Arrive Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Destrehan
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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Destrehan
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Houma
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 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 Destrehan and Houma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Amie Street

    44 m · 8 sec · Amie Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amelia Street

    826 ft · 39 sec · Amelia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans

    145 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    2958 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hale Boggs Bridge

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Hale Boggs Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Destrehan 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 58%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 19%
Hale Boggs Bridge
4.87 mi · 13%
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3%
River Road
1.05 mi · 3%
I 310 South
0.56 mi · 1%
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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 22m from Destrehan
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Destrehan 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 Destrehan to Houma?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Destrehan and 18.8 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Destrehan and Houma. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.36 km).

Destrehan

#1 Destrehan

City in St.

Population11,535
Coordinates29.9432200, -90.3534500
Altitude3
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: Amie Street (-90.353233, 29.942857)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.04
Round trip
$10.07
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.04 $10.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.66 $11.33
Premium $4.63 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $5.42 $7.20 $14.40

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 Destrehan and Houma. The current time is 13:30:29.

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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.