How far is Kaplan, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Kaplan, LA to Houma, LA is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaplan and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaplan and Houma.
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Start on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Summers Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Charity Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East Conrad Street
2815 ft · 47 sec · East Conrad Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on LA 14
8.6 mi · 13 min · LA 14
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Take the ramp right
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
7 mi · 12 min · West 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 Kaplan and Houma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
LA 14
Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kaplan and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaplan to Houma?
The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Kaplan and 56.4 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kaplan and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaplan and Houma. Straight-line distance: 97.88 mi (157.52 km).
#1 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
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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