How far is Houma, LA from Jeanerette, LA?

The estimated driving distance from Houma, LA to Jeanerette, LA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
81.9 mi
01h 42m · estimated
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

Estimated road route
81.9 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
131.8 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeanerette
Sat, Apr 11, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Sat, Apr 11, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-11T01:35
Arrive Jeanerette
Sat, Apr 11, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Houma
30.3 mi
00h 51m
To Jeanerette
51.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

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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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
00h 51m from Houma
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Houma and Sunny 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 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Houma and 51.6 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 21.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houma and Sunny near Jeanerette.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 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: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 Jeanerette. The current time is 01:35:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.