How far is Houma, LA from Gardere, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Gardere, LA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
78.12 mi
01h 50m
Flight
57.61 mi
92.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.73 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardere
Tue, May 5, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Tue, May 5, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-05T07:28
Arrive Gardere
Tue, May 5, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
39.1 mi
00h 55m
To Gardere
39 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales

    1467 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 30

    2500 ft · 51 sec · State Route 30

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 30

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 30

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 30

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 30

  22. 22

    Continue on East Highway 30

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Highway 30

  23. 23

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  24. 24

    Continue on Nicholson Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gardere Lane

    20 m · 2 sec · Gardere Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardere Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 19%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 18%
I 10 West
9.76 mi · 12%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 11%
State Route 30
6.91 mi · 9%
East Highway 30
6.53 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue

14.6 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 55m from Houma
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houma and Partly Sunny near Gardere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 39.1 miles from Houma and 39 miles from Gardere.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Gardere. Straight-line distance: 57.61 mi (92.71 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
Gardere

#2 Gardere

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,580
Coordinates30.3457500, -91.1401100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Gardere (-91.14011, 30.34575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.63 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $5.42 $14.95 $29.89

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Gardere. The current time is 07:28:32.

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.