How far is Houma, LA from Plaquemine, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Plaquemine, LA is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
67.21 mi
01h 39m
Flight
57.04 mi
91.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.04 mi
Kilometers
91.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.21 mi
Kilometers
108.17 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaquemine
Sun, Apr 12, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Houma
Mon, Apr 13, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-12T21:35
Arrive Plaquemine
Sun, Apr 12, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Napoleonville
LA

Town

From Houma
33.6 mi
00h 49m
To Plaquemine
33.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Mary Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 1

    24.1 mi · 36 min · Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2088 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 1 North

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 1 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Plaquemine Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Plaquemine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1
24.1 mi · 36%
Highway 1 North
16.4 mi · 24%
Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 22%
Saint Mary Street
6.61 mi · 10%
Church Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Canal Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 1

Continue on Highway 1

24.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napoleonville
00h 49m from Houma
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houma and Mostly Clear near Plaquemine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Napoleonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Houma and 33.6 miles from Plaquemine.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Napoleonville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

30 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

83 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Plaquemine. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.8 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
Plaquemine

#2 Plaquemine

City in Louisiana

Population6,384
Coordinates30.2900500, -91.2349700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Plaquemine (-91.23497, 30.29005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $8.98
Round trip
$17.95
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.98 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.09 $20.19
Premium $4.63 $10.96 $21.92
Diesel $5.42 $12.83 $25.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Plaquemine. The current time is 21:35:09.

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.