How far is Estelle, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Estelle, LA to Houma, LA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estelle and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estelle and Houma.
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Start on Oklahoma Drive
142 m · 22 sec · Oklahoma Drive
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue straight
11 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto School Street
14 m · 2 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Estelle and Houma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westbank Expressway
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Estelle and Mostly Sunny near Houma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estelle to Houma?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Estelle and 25.4 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Estelle and Mostly Sunny near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Paradis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradis.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estelle and Houma. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.38 km).
#1 Estelle
Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 16,377 |
| Coordinates | 29.8457600, -90.1067400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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