How far is Houma, LA from Abbeville, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.57 mi
02h 04m
Flight
88.78 mi
142.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-15T15:10
Arrive Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houma
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
Franklin
LA

City in Louisiana

From Houma
49.8 mi
01h 02m
To Abbeville
49.8 mi
01h 02m

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
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    14 m · 7 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 46 sec · Barrow Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    109 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 14

    1210 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Charity Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Charity Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saint Charles Street

    90 m · 5 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Abbeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
73.5 mi · 74%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 8%
Charity Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Barrow Street
0.24 mi
LA 14
0.23 mi
North Saint Charles Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

73.5 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 02m from Houma
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Houma and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Houma and 49.8 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

New Iberia

39 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Lafayette

69 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

79 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 88.78 mi (142.88 km).

Houma

#1 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population32,467
Coordinates29.5957700, -90.7195300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 Houma and Abbeville. The current time is 15:10:42.

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.