How far is Houma, LA from Winnsboro, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Winnsboro, LA is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Winnsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Winnsboro.
-
1
Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
-
2
Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 46 sec · Barrow Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue
-
4
Continue on Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
-
7
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
-
8
Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
-
9
Turn left
60 m · 7 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard
-
11
Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20
-
12
Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
-
13
Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
-
14
Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
-
15
Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
-
19
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
-
21
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
-
22
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
-
23
Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
-
24
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
-
25
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
-
26
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
42 mi · 49 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
-
27
Turn left onto Prairie Road
72 m · 4 sec · Prairie Road
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Winnsboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Houma and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Winnsboro?
The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Houma and 113.4 miles from Winnsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houma and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville
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 Saint Francisville.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
Hammond
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 187.06 mi (301.04 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 Winnsboro
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 32.1632100, -91.7206800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnsboro (-91.72068, 32.16321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.