How far is Houma, LA from Laplace, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Laplace, LA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
51.56 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.55 mi
57.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.56 mi
Kilometers
82.97 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laplace
Sat, May 2, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Sat, May 2, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-02T08:46
Arrive Laplace
Sat, May 2, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Houma
25.7 mi
00h 29m
To Laplace
25.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 61 North: Norco

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Airline Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 44%
Airline Highway
11.3 mi · 22%
I 310 North
8.32 mi · 16%
New Orleans Boulevard
7.72 mi · 15%
US 61 North
0.66 mi · 1%
US 61
0.31 mi · 1%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 29m from Houma
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 25.7 miles from Houma and 25.8 miles from Laplace.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.

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 Laplace. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.21 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
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#2 Laplace

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population29,872
Coordinates30.0669800, -90.4814700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.63 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.42 $9.86 $19.71

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Laplace. The current time is 08:46:34.

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.