How far is Jackson, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Jackson, LA to Houma, LA is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
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 Jackson and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Houma.
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Start on Charter Street
2 mi · 3 min · Charter Street
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Turn left onto LA 965
7.3 mi · 10 min · LA 965
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 61
20.1 mi · 24 min · US 61
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
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Continue on North Canal Boulevard
610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
14.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto School Street
1523 ft · 1 min · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Houma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Houma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Houma?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Jackson and 59.3 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Gonzales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Houma. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.12 km).
#1 Jackson
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 3,707 |
| Coordinates | 30.8374000, -91.2176100 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
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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