How far is Houma, LA from Bogalusa, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.88 mi
02h 30m
Flight
97.59 mi
157.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.59 mi
Kilometers
157.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.88 mi
Kilometers
181.66 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Bogalusa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Metairie
LA

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

From Houma
56.5 mi
01h 15m
To Bogalusa
56.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    14 m · 7 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    857 ft · 29 sec · Barrow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    880 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge

    97 m · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    27 m · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 9 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    2947 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    1393 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1410 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  24. 24

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
33.5 mi · 30%
Highway 21
23.6 mi · 21%
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 20%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 10%
I 10 East
8.24 mi · 7%
New Orleans Boulevard
7.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metairie
01h 15m from Houma
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houma and Partly Sunny near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Houma and 56.4 miles from Bogalusa.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houma and Partly Sunny near Bogalusa.

Stop Ideas Near Metairie

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

69 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 97.59 mi (157.06 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
Bogalusa

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Bogalusa. The current time is 03:57:44.

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.