How far is Houma, LA from Luling, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Luling, LA is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34 mi
Kilometers
54.72 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Tue, May 5, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Houma
17 mi
00h 24m
To Luling
17 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Paul Maillard Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Luling Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Luling Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
23.3 mi · 69%
New Orleans Boulevard
7.72 mi · 23%
Paul Maillard Road
2.54 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.17 mi
Barrow Street
0.16 mi
New Orleans Bridge
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 24m from Houma
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houma and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Houma and 17 miles from Luling.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houma and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Luling. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 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 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population12,119
Coordinates29.9321500, -90.3664700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Luling (-90.36647, 29.93215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.63 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.42 $6.50 $13.00

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Luling. The current time is 05:49:02.

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.