How far is Houma, LA from Zachary, LA?

The driving distance from Houma, LA to Zachary, LA is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
101.99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
77.29 mi
124.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.29 mi
Kilometers
124.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.14 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zachary
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Houma
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houma
2026-05-04T23:34
Arrive Zachary
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Houma
50 mi
01h 03m
To Zachary
51.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  18. 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. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Scotlandville-Zachary Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 31%
Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 14%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 14%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
01h 03m from Houma
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houma and Sunny near Zachary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Houma and 51.9 miles from Zachary.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houma and Sunny near Zachary.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Zachary. Straight-line distance: 77.29 mi (124.38 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
Zachary

#2 Zachary

City in Louisiana, United States

Population18,417
Coordinates30.6485200, -91.1565000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
End: Main Street (-91.156505, 30.648487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.63 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.42 $19.49 $38.99

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Houma and Zachary. The current time is 23:34:57.

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.