How far is Houma, LA from Bayou Cane, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Bayou Cane, LA is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.57 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.73 mi
4.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.73 mi
Kilometers
4.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.57 mi
Kilometers
5.74 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Cane
Fri, Apr 10, 7:09 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Fri, Apr 10, 7:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-10T19:01
Arrive Bayou Cane
Fri, Apr 10, 7:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houma
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Schriever
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Houma
1.8 mi
00h 03m
To Bayou Cane
1.8 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Bayou Cane.

  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

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prevost Bridge

    95 m · 20 sec · Prevost Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    716 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
3.13 mi · 88%
Barrow Street
0.24 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.14 mi · 4%
Prevost Bridge
0.06 mi · 2%
School Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

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

3.13 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schriever
00h 03m from Houma
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houma to Bayou Cane?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schriever is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Houma and 1.8 miles from Bayou Cane.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.

Stop Ideas Near Schriever

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

1 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

74 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

92 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Bayou Cane. Straight-line distance: 2.73 mi (4.39 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
Bayou Cane

#2 Bayou Cane

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population19,355
Coordinates29.6241000, -90.7512000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Bayou Cane (-90.7512, 29.6241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.55 $1.11
Premium $4.63 $0.60 $1.20
Diesel $5.42 $0.70 $1.41

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Bayou Cane. The current time is 19:01:33.

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.