How far is Houma, LA from Jeanerette, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Jeanerette, LA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Jeanerette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Jeanerette.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Raceland-M C Express
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 668: Jeanerette
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeanerette
112 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Jeanerette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Raceland-M C Express
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
60.9 mi · 01h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Jeanerette?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Berwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Houma and 35.5 miles from Jeanerette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.
Stop Ideas Near Berwick
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 Berwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Jeanerette. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 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 Jeanerette
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9110400, -91.6634500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jeanerette (-91.66345, 29.91104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
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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