How far is Harahan, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Harahan, LA to Houma, LA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
48.98 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.82 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Harahan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harahan
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Houma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harahan
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 Harahan
24.5 mi
00h 32m
To Houma
24.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenmore Drive

    583 ft · 30 sec · Kenmore Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stratford Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

    1416 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Airline Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Airline Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

    1624 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harahan 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 45%
I 310 South
8.94 mi · 18%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 14%
Jefferson Highway
3.42 mi · 7%
Airline Drive
1.99 mi · 4%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 3%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 32m from Harahan
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harahan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 24.5 miles from Harahan and 24.5 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harahan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Harahan and Houma. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.88 km).

Harahan

#1 Harahan

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,244
Coordinates29.9404800, -90.2031300
Altitude2
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: Kenmore Drive (-90.203189, 29.94053)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.63 $8.00 $16.00
Diesel $5.42 $9.37 $18.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harahan and Houma. The current time is 00:13:38.

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.