How far is Timberlane, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Timberlane, LA to Houma, LA is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
55.47 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.47 mi
Kilometers
89.27 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Mon, Apr 13, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Timberlane
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timberlane
2026-04-13T14:02
Arrive Houma
Mon, Apr 13, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timberlane
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
Paradis
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Timberlane
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Houma
27.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wall Boulevard

    105 m · 15 sec · Wall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Wall Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Belle Chasse Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2063 ft · 36 sec · Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    30 m · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Westbank Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlane 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
43.3 mi · 78%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 13%
Belle Chasse Highway
1.77 mi · 3%
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2%
Wall Boulevard
0.9 mi · 2%
Lafayette Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradis
00h 37m from Timberlane
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Timberlane to Houma?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Timberlane and 27.7 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Paradis

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

35 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

77 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timberlane and Houma. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.4 km).

Timberlane

#1 Timberlane

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population10,243
Coordinates29.8774300, -90.0320200
Altitude-1
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: (-90.03219, 29.877713)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.63 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.42 $10.61 $21.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Timberlane and Houma. The current time is 14:02:05.

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.