How far is Mandeville, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Houma, LA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mandeville and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville and Houma.
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Start on Monroe Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left
1302 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp straight
742 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
51 m · 2 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn slight right
551 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
86 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto School Street
14 m · 2 sec · 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 Mandeville and Houma.
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.
North Causeway Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 00h 31m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mandeville to Houma?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Mandeville and 39.2 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Houma. Straight-line distance: 65.63 mi (105.62 km).
#1 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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