How far is Westwego, LA from Houma, LA?
The driving distance from Westwego, LA to Houma, LA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwego and Houma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwego and Houma.
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Start on 5th Street
2019 ft · 2 min · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Louisiana Street
2545 ft · 56 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue straight
11 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto School Street
14 m · 2 sec · 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 Westwego 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westwego and 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 Westwego to Houma?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Westwego and 23.7 miles from Houma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westwego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.
Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwego and Houma. Straight-line distance: 40.72 mi (65.54 km).
#1 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
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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