How far is Houma, LA from Westlake, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Westlake, LA is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.59 mi
03h 39m
Flight
158.02 mi
254.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.02 mi
Kilometers
254.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.59 mi
Kilometers
295.46 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Sun, May 31, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-31T05:25
Arrive Westlake
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Youngsville
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Houma
91.7 mi
01h 49m
To Westlake
91.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Westlake.

  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

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East University Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    2489 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Perkins Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Perkins Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard

    1756 ft · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1965 ft · 54 sec · Miller Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
82.2 mi · 45%
East University Avenue
78.7 mi · 43%
Park Avenue
7.67 mi · 4%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 1%
South Morgan Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

82.2 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Youngsville
01h 49m from Houma
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houma and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houma to Westlake?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Youngsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Houma and 91.9 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.54 one way or $49.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houma and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Stop Ideas Near Youngsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Youngsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngsville.

RAIL

Lafayette

14 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

19 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 158.02 mi (254.31 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
Westlake

#2 Westlake

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,873
Coordinates30.2421500, -93.2507100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Houma (-90.71953, 29.59577)
End: Westlake (-93.25071, 30.24215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.54
Round trip
$49.08
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.54 $49.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.63 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.42 $35.09 $70.18

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Westlake. The current time is 05:25:33.

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.