How far is Youngsville, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Houma, LA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.58 mi
01h 39m
Flight
83.72 mi
134.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.58 mi
Kilometers
155.43 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Houma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
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
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Youngsville
47.2 mi
00h 49m
To Houma
49.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Street

    823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    39 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Iberia Street

    2522 ft · 48 sec · Iberia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Young Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Young Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto School Street

    1523 ft · 1 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
83.9 mi · 87%
West Main Street
6.97 mi · 7%
Young Street
2.63 mi · 3%
Iberia Street
0.48 mi
School Street
0.29 mi
Lafayette Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 49m from Youngsville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Youngsville and 49.3 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Houma. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).

Youngsville

#1 Youngsville

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population15,262
Coordinates30.0996500, -91.9901200
Altitude9
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: Lafayette Street (-91.99055, 30.099651)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.52 $29.05
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.42 $18.47 $36.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngsville and Houma. The current time is 21:11:03.

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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.