How far is Patterson, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Patterson, LA to Houma, LA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
41.54 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.62 mi
57.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Patterson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patterson
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Houma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patterson
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
Labadieville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Patterson
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Houma
20.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bernard Street

    880 ft · 40 sec · Bernard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    741 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    47 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 17%
Bernard Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
School Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Lafayette Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Labadieville
00h 24m from Patterson
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Patterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Patterson to Houma?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Labadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Patterson and 20.6 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Patterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Labadieville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

17 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

71 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

85 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

New Iberia

86 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Houma. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.33 km).

Patterson

#1 Patterson

City in St.

Population5,659
Coordinates29.6932600, -91.3020500
Altitude3
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 (-91.302277, 29.693206)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Patterson and Houma. The current time is 02:22:40.

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.