How far is Mamou, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Houma, LA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.57 mi
02h 44m
Flight
124.35 mi
200.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.35 mi
Kilometers
200.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.57 mi
Kilometers
243.93 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 PM CDT
Return by in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mamou
2026-04-19T14:13
Arrive Houma
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mamou
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
Lydia
LA

This small Iberia Parish community is situated 10 feet above sea level in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana.

From Mamou
77.9 mi
01h 22m
To Houma
73.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2595 ft · 54 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    38 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    2159 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    14.7 mi · 17 min · East Laurel Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Vine Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
92.7 mi · 61%
East Laurel Avenue
14.7 mi · 10%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10.8 mi · 7%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

81.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lydia
01h 22m from Mamou
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Chance Rain Showers near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lydia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Mamou and 73.6 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Chance Rain Showers near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Lydia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lydia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Loreauville Town Hall

Loreauville , LA
103 S Main St, Loreauville, LA 70552
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
St Martinville Recreation Center
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

St Martinville Recreation Center

Saint Martinville , LA
1800 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Iberia

10 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

40 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

96 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Houma. Straight-line distance: 124.35 mi (200.13 km).

Mamou

#1 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
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: Hackberry Avenue (-92.419295, 30.633612)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mamou and Houma. The current time is 14:13:18.

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.