How far is Houma, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.74 mi
02h 00m
Flight
63.23 mi
101.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.74 mi
Kilometers
141.2 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:43 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Houma
43.9 mi
01h 00m
To Denham Springs
43.8 mi
01h 00m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Denham Springs.

  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

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs

    73 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Range Avenue

    998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
23.9 mi · 27%
Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 17%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 16%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 10%
West Florida Republic Parkway
5.64 mi · 6%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
01h 00m from Houma
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Houma and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houma to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Houma and 43.8 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 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
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 Denham Springs. The current time is 16:42:17.

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.