How far is Welsh, LA from Houma, LA?
Fastest route
The distance between Welsh, Louisiana 70591, and Houma, Louisiana is approximately 153 miles (246 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Directions
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Get on I-10 E from S Adams St.
- 🚗 Take a right at the first cross street onto W South St.
- 🚗 Turn left at the first cross street onto S Adams St.
- 🚗 Merge onto I-10 E by taking a right turn.
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Follow I-10 E to US-167 S/NW Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette. Take exit 103A from I-10 E.
- 🛣️ Take exit 103A to merge onto US-167 S/NW Evangeline Thruway toward US-90/Morgan City.
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Continue on NW Evangeline Thruway to Broussard.
- 🚧 Continue to follow NW Evangeline Thruway.
- 🚧 Pass by AutoZone Auto Parts (on the left in 1.8 mi).
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Continue onto US-90 E/Hwy 90 E.
- 🚗 Merge onto US-90 E/Hwy 90 E.
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Follow US-90 E/Hwy 90 E to LA-24 E/W Main St in Gray. Take exit 202 from US-90 E/Hwy 90 E.
- 🚗 Keep right to stay on US-90 E/Hwy 90 E.
- 🚗 Take exit 202 to merge onto LA-24 E/W Main St toward Houma.
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Follow LA-24 E/W Main St to School St in Houma.
- 🚦 Merge onto LA-24 E/W Main St.
- 🚦 Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 3.4 mi).
- 🚦 Turn right onto Barrow St.
- 🚦 Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto School St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Check traffic conditions and consider taking the fastest route.
- 🚧 Be aware of potential roadwork or construction along the way.
- 🛣️ Take necessary breaks during the 2 hours and 36 minutes journey to stay refreshed and alert.
- 🚦 Plan your route in advance to avoid any confusion or delays.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This small Iberia Parish community is situated 10 feet above sea level in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welsh and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welsh and Houma.
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Start on South Elm Street
57 m · 10 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
96 m · 21 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Adams Street
2766 ft · 57 sec · South Adams Street
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Take the ramp right
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right
81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto School Street
1523 ft · 1 min · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welsh and Houma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right
81.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Welsh 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 Welsh to Houma?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Lydia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Welsh and 79 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Welsh and Mostly Sunny near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Lydia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Loreauville Town Hall
St Martinville Recreation Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lydia.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welsh and Houma. Straight-line distance: 133.49 mi (214.83 km).
#1 Welsh
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,195 |
| Coordinates | 30.2360400, -92.8226500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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