How far is Houma, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Terrytown.
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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
35.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business
4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stumpf Boulevard
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
79 m · 9 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Terrytown.
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
35.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Houma and 27 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Paradis
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 Paradis.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 46.58 mi (74.97 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 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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