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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.99 mi
01h 26m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.24 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeanerette
Tue, May 26, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Tue, May 26, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-26T09:09
Arrive Jeanerette
Tue, May 26, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berwick
LA

Town in Louisiana

From Houma
35.5 mi
00h 43m
To Jeanerette
35.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    109 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 668: Jeanerette

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeanerette

    112 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Canal Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
60.9 mi · 86%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 11%
Canal Street
1.71 mi · 2%
LA 668
0.41 mi · 1%
Barrow Street
0.24 mi
School Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwick
00h 43m from Houma
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.

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.

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

RAIL

Schriever

40 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

84 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Jeanerette. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 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
Jeanerette

#2 Jeanerette

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,169
Coordinates29.9110400, -91.6634500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Jeanerette (-91.66345, 29.91104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Jeanerette. The current time is 09:09:50.

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.