How far is Houma, LA from Kaplan, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Kaplan, LA is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Kaplan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Kaplan.
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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
73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Raceland-M C Express
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 14
1210 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
15.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Summers Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Kaplan.
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
73.5 mi · 01h 20m
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 Kaplan?
The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Houma and 54.5 miles from Kaplan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Kaplan. Straight-line distance: 97.88 mi (157.52 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 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaplan (-92.28485, 29.99798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.35 | $32.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.79 | $41.59 |
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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