How far is Houma, LA from Mamou, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Mamou, LA is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.16 mi
03h 13m
Flight
124.35 mi
200.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.35 mi
Kilometers
200.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.16 mi
Kilometers
252.93 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-19T15:39
Arrive Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Iberia
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Houma
78.6 mi
01h 36m
To Mamou
78.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West: Opelousas

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2237 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2685 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
82.2 mi · 52%
US 190 West
21.8 mi · 14%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11.2 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 6%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

82.2 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Iberia
01h 36m from Houma
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Mamou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Iberia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Houma and 78.5 miles from Mamou.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Mamou.

Stop Ideas Near New Iberia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Iberia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Loreauville Town Hall

Loreauville , LA
103 S Main St, Loreauville, LA 70552
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
St Martinville Recreation Center
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

St Martinville Recreation Center

Saint Martinville , LA
1800 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Iberia.

RAIL

New Iberia

1 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

31 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

79 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

101 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Mamou. Straight-line distance: 124.35 mi (200.13 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
Mamou

#2 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Mamou (-92.4193, 30.63381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.96
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.98 $41.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.63 $25.62 $51.25
Diesel $5.42 $30.00 $60.00

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Mamou. The current time is 15:39:43.

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.