How far is Houma, LA from New Roads, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to New Roads, LA is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and New Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and New Roads.
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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
14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Turn left
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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Continue on False River Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Continue on False River Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto New Roads Street
3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street
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Turn left onto Parent Street
34 m · 3 sec · Parent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and New Roads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to New Roads?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Houma and 58.7 miles from New Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 87.58 mi (140.95 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 New Roads
City in Louisiana
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 30.7015700, -91.4362200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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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