How far is Houma, LA from Pineville, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Pineville, LA is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
192.03 mi
03h 41m
Flight
157.04 mi
252.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.04 mi
Kilometers
252.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.03 mi
Kilometers
309.05 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Wed, May 13, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Wed, May 13, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-13T15:46
Arrive Pineville
Wed, May 13, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Broussard
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

From Houma
96.1 mi
01h 50m
To Pineville
95.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1250: Downtown Pineville

    982 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Expressway Drive

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Expressway Drive

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto East Shamrock Avenue

    80 m · 5 sec · East Shamrock Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on East Shamrock Street

    1944 ft · 43 sec · East Shamrock Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
82.2 mi · 43%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 40%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 4%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 3%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broussard
01h 50m from Houma
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Houma and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Broussard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Houma and 95.9 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houma and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Stop Ideas Near Broussard

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 Broussard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broussard.

RAIL

Lafayette

10 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

20 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

82 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

119 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 157.04 mi (252.73 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
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Population14,111
Coordinates31.3224000, -92.4343000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.68 $51.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.88 $57.75
Premium $4.63 $31.36 $62.72
Diesel $5.42 $36.71 $73.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Pineville. The current time is 15:46:57.

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.