Atlanta to Houma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.9 miles 756.2 km · straight line
522.3 miles actual route 840.5 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Houma?

The distance from Atlanta to Houma is 469.9 miles (756.2 km) as the crow flies. Houma is located SW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.3 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Houma in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Houma. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Houma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Houma

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Houma
29.60°N, 90.72°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM