How far is Jefferson, LA from Houma, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Houma is 42.52 miles (68.43 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Houma, LA is 42.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 50.09 miles (80.61 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Houma will take approximately 01 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.5957700 |
| Longitude | -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houma: School Street (-90.719517,29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson and Houma
The distance between Jefferson and Houma is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jefferson and Houma. The current time is 14:30:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.69 liters (1.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Houma is $5.43 (diesel $7.18).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.43 | $6.15 | $6.79 | $7.18 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson and Houma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
