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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 46 sec · Barrow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Prevost Bridge
95 m · 20 sec · Prevost Bridge
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Turn left onto West Main Street
716 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schriever.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Bayou Cane. Straight-line distance: 2.73 mi (4.39 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bayou Cane
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 19,355 |
| Coordinates | 29.6241000, -90.7512000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou Cane (-90.7512, 29.6241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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