How far is Prairieville, LA from Houma, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairieville and Houma is 51.15 miles (82.31 km).
Flight distance from Prairieville, LA to Houma, LA is 51.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Prairieville to Houma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairieville, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 70.92 miles (114.14 km) by car.
Driving from Prairieville to Houma will take approximately 01 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Prairieville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'11"N 90°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.3029700 |
| Longitude | -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 |
Ending point in Houma: School Street (-90.719517,29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time Between Prairieville and Houma
The distance between Prairieville and Houma is 114 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Prairieville and Houma. The current time is 11:41:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.47 liters (2.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairieville and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairieville to Houma is $7.69 (diesel $10.17).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $7.69 | $8.71 | $9.62 | $10.17 |
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 January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairieville and Houma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Prairieville 38.98 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prairieville 26.24 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Prairieville 59.9 miles (96 km)
