How far is Port Allen, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Port Allen, LA to Houma, LA is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
81.8 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.05 mi
106.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.65 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Fri, Apr 10, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Port Allen
Fri, Apr 10, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Allen
2026-04-10T17:28
Arrive Houma
Fri, Apr 10, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Port Allen
39.8 mi
00h 52m
To Houma
42.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Allen and Houma.

  1. 1

    Start on South Alexander Avenue

    93 m · 11 sec · South Alexander Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue A

    16 m · 2 sec · Avenue A

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    1998 ft · 46 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    12 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 South

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 1

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    2088 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 1 South

    24.1 mi · 36 min · Highway 1 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Saint Mary Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Mary Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street

    2946 ft · 54 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Allen 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1 South
36 mi · 44%
Highway 1
16.4 mi · 20%
Main Street
14.3 mi · 17%
Saint Mary Street
6.61 mi · 8%
Eden Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Canal Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 1 South

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 1 South

24.1 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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Rose
00h 52m from Port Allen
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Allen and Mostly Sunny 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 Port Allen to Houma?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Belle Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Port Allen and 42.1 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Allen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Rose

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

40 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

46 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

75 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Allen and Houma. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.29 km).

Port Allen

#1 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
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: South Alexander Avenue (-91.210084, 30.452141)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Allen and Houma. The current time is 17:28:39.

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.