How far is Luling, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Luling, LA to Houma, LA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.14 mi
00h 42m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.94 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Luling
Tue, May 5, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luling
2026-05-05T04:35
Arrive Houma
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Luling
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Luling
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To Houma
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Luling Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Luling Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road

    1034 ft · 32 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Boutte, New Orleans

    738 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 64%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 21%
I 310 South
3.78 mi · 11%
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 4%
River Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Barrow Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 21m from Luling
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Luling 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 Luling to Houma?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Luling and 16.3 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raceland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luling and Houma. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 km).

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#1 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population12,119
Coordinates29.9321500, -90.3664700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Houma

#2 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population32,467
Coordinates29.5957700, -90.7195300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Luling Avenue (-90.366516, 29.932038)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.63 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.42 $6.50 $13.00

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 Luling and Houma. The current time is 04:35:00.

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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.