How far is Houma, LA from Donaldsonville, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Donaldsonville, LA is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Donaldsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Donaldsonville.
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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
14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
2944 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Mary Street
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Continue on Highway 1
15 mi · 22 min · Highway 1
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Donaldsonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 1
Continue on Highway 1
15 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donaldsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Donaldsonville?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Labadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Houma and 24 miles from Donaldsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 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 Donaldsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Labadieville
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 Labadieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Donaldsonville. Straight-line distance: 38.6 mi (62.12 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 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donaldsonville (-90.99412, 30.10114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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