How far is Houma, LA from Eunice, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Eunice, LA is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This small Iberia Parish community is situated 10 feet above sea level in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Eunice.
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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
7.4 mi · 14 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 15 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
82.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Young Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street
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Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West: Opelousas
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
59 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Eunice.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Raceland-M C Express
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
82.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Eunice?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Lydia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Houma and 73.4 miles from Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eunice.
Stop Ideas Near Lydia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Loreauville Town Hall
St Martinville Utility Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lydia.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 119.04 mi (191.57 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 Eunice
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,655 |
| Coordinates | 30.4943700, -92.4176300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eunice (-92.41763, 30.49437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
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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