How far is Houma, LA from Harahan, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Harahan, LA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
49.13 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.06 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harahan
Fri, Apr 10, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Fri, Apr 10, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-10T19:00
Arrive Harahan
Fri, Apr 10, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Houma
24.6 mi
00h 35m
To Harahan
24.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner

    1614 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Kenner

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Airline Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Airline Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

    1459 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stratford Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kenmore Drive

    583 ft · 25 sec · Kenmore Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 46%
I 310 North
8.32 mi · 17%
New Orleans Boulevard
7.72 mi · 16%
Jefferson Highway
3.43 mi · 7%
Airline Highway
2.63 mi · 5%
Airline Drive
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 35m from Houma
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Mostly Sunny near Harahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Houma and 24.5 miles from Harahan.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 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 near Harahan.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Harahan. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.88 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
Harahan

#2 Harahan

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,244
Coordinates29.9404800, -90.2031300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Harahan (-90.20313, 29.94048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.63 $8.00 $16.00
Diesel $5.42 $9.37 $18.74

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Harahan. The current time is 19:00:57.

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.