How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Houma, LA?

Fastest route

The distance between Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and Houma, Louisiana is approximately 77.7 miles (125 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-55 S and US-90 W. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:

Directions

• Head south on NW Railroad Ave toward W Pine St.
• Continue onto US-51 BUS S.
• Keep left at the fork and follow signs for New Orleans, merging onto I-55 S.
• Follow I-55 S, I-10 E, and I-310 S until you reach the US-90 W exit in St. Charles Parish.
• Keep left and merge onto I-10 E.
• Take exit 220 to merge onto I-310 S toward Boutte/Houma.
• Exit onto US-90 W toward Houma.
• Follow US-90 W and LA-182 W until you reach School St in Houma.
• Pass by Burger King (on the left in 0.3 mi) and take exit 210 for LA-182 W toward Houma.
• At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto LA-182/New Orleans Blvd.
• Turn right onto W Park Ave.
• Finally, turn right at the 3rd cross street onto School St.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🛣️ Plan your journey ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the route.
• ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel before embarking on the trip.
• 🚗 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device to help you navigate through the route.
• 🚦 Be aware of the traffic conditions and adjust your departure time accordingly.
• 🚧 Stay updated on road closures or construction that may affect your route.
• 🍽️ If you need a break or refreshments, there are various dining options along the way.
• 📱 Keep emergency contact numbers handy in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Houma is 60.58 miles (97.49 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Houma, LA is 60.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Houma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 77.81 miles (125.22 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Houma will take approximately 01 hours 21 minutes.

#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population	7545
GPS Coordinates	30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude	30.4388000
Longitude	-90.4414800
Altitude	8
Country	United States

#2 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population	32467
GPS Coordinates	29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W
Latitude	29.5957700
Longitude	-90.7195300
Altitude	3
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Houma

The distance between Ponchatoula and Houma is 125 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Houma. The current time is 18:38:47.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.39 liters (2.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Houma is $8.44 (diesel $11.16).

Louisiana gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Houma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.