How far is Houma, LA from Waggaman, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Waggaman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Waggaman.
-
1
Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
-
2
Turn left onto Barrow Street
857 ft · 29 sec · Barrow Street
-
3
Turn right onto Main Street
880 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
-
4
Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge
97 m · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge
-
5
Continue on New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
6.5 mi · 9 min · New Orleans Boulevard
-
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
2947 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 46 min
-
10
Turn left onto Defourneau Lane
26 m · 3 sec · Defourneau Lane
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Defourneau Lane
3007 ft · 2 min · Defourneau Lane
-
12
Turn left onto Gambino Road
20 m · 3 sec · Gambino Road
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Waggaman.
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
33.4 mi · 00h 46m
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 Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Waggaman?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 21.4 miles from Houma and 21.3 miles from Waggaman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houma and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
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 Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.82 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 Waggaman
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.9185400, -90.2109100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.