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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.42 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.63 mi
105.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.63 mi
Kilometers
105.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.21 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, May 2, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-05-02T13:16
Arrive Houma
Sat, May 2, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Mandeville
39.2 mi
00h 43m
To Houma
39.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1302 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    742 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    51 m · 2 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 32%
US 90 West
22 mi · 28%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 15%
I 10 West
7.87 mi · 10%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 9%
Monroe Street
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 43m from Mandeville
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

64 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Houma. Straight-line distance: 65.63 mi (105.62 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
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: Monroe Street (-90.065543, 30.358379)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mandeville and Houma. The current time is 13:16:52.

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.