How far is Lutcher, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Lutcher, LA to Houma, LA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
46.16 mi
01h 05m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.16 mi
Kilometers
74.28 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lutcher
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lutcher
2026-04-18T10:03
Arrive Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lutcher
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
Chackbay
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lutcher
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To Houma
23.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    863 ft · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20

  8. 8

    Continue on North Canal Boulevard

    610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lutcher 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
16.7 mi · 36%
Louisiana 20
3.14 mi · 7%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 6%
Canal Boulevard
0.79 mi · 2%
Jackson Street
0.68 mi · 1%
School Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

14.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chackbay
00h 32m from Lutcher
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lutcher and Partly Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Chackbay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Lutcher and 23.8 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chackbay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chackbay, 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 Chackbay.

RAIL

Schriever

15 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

70 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

73 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

77 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lutcher and Houma. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.49 km).

Lutcher

#1 Lutcher

City in the state of Louisiana

Population3,127
Coordinates30.0404800, -90.6989800
Altitude5
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: Main Street (-90.699032, 30.04055)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.63 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.42 $8.83 $17.65

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lutcher and Houma. The current time is 10:03:17.

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.