How far is Houma, LA from New Orleans, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Houma and New Orleans is 45.92 miles (73.9 km).

Flight distance from Houma, LA to New Orleans, LA is 45.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Houma, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 57.64 miles (92.77 km) by car.

Driving from Houma to New Orleans will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 32467
GPS Coordinates 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W
Latitude 29.5957700
Longitude -90.7195300
Altitude 3
Country United States
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#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Houma and New Orleans

The distance between Houma and New Orleans is 93 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Houma and New Orleans. The current time is 04:22:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.7 liters (2.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houma and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houma to New Orleans is $6.25 (diesel $8.27).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $6.25 $7.08 $7.82 $8.27

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houma and New Orleans (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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