How far is Houma, LA from Saint Martinville, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Saint Martinville, LA is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
93.73 mi
01h 56m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.73 mi
Kilometers
150.84 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Houma
46.9 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Martinville
46.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Saint Martinville.

  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

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 329

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avery Island Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    717 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jane Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Rue Principale Sud

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1447 ft · 44 sec · West Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
72.8 mi · 78%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 8%
Main Highway
4.82 mi · 5%
Jane Street
2.53 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Rue Principale Sud
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

72.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 58m from Houma
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houma to Saint Martinville?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Houma and 46.9 miles from Saint Martinville.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Saint Martinville. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.49 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
Saint Martinville

#2 Saint Martinville

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,676
Coordinates30.1252000, -91.8334500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Saint Martinville (-91.83345, 30.1252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Saint Martinville. The current time is 03:12:17.

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.