How far is Houma, LA from Ponchatoula, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Ponchatoula, LA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Ponchatoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Ponchatoula.
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Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
857 ft · 29 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
880 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge
97 m · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge
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Continue on New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
6.5 mi · 9 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
2947 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Ponchatoula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Continue straight
22.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houma and Partly Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Ponchatoula?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Houma and 39.1 miles from Ponchatoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houma and Partly Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Ponchatoula. Straight-line distance: 60.58 mi (97.49 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 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponchatoula (-90.44148, 30.4388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
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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