How far is Houma, LA from River Ridge, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and River Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and River Ridge.
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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
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner
1614 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Kenner
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Airline Drive
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1334 ft · 1 min · Garden Road
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and River Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 East
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to River Ridge?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Houma and 23.5 miles from River Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands
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 Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.3 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 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
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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