How far is Harvey, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Harvey, LA to Houma, LA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
51.62 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.01 mi
70.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.08 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in Harvey
Thu, Oct 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvey
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Houma
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvey
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 Harvey
25.7 mi
00h 33m
To Houma
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    62 m · 9 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pailet Avenue

    906 ft · 36 sec · Pailet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brinker Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Brinker Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Estalote Avenue

    155 m · 20 sec · Estalote Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    49 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    3149 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    134 m · 11 sec · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvey 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
41.5 mi · 80%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 14%
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2%
Barrow Street
0.24 mi
US 90 Business West
0.24 mi
LA 182
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 33m from Harvey
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Harvey and Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 25.7 miles from Harvey and 25.8 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Harvey and Sunny 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 Harvey and Houma. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 km).

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#1 Harvey

Harvey is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9035400, -90.0772900
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: 8th Street (-90.077218, 29.903302)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.96 $15.93
Premium $4.78 $8.70 $17.40
Diesel $5.82 $10.60 $21.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvey and Houma. The current time is 18:30:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.