Fort Lauderdale to Houma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689.2 miles 1109.1 km · straight line
827 miles estimated 1330.9 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Houma?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Houma is 689.2 miles (1109.1 km) as the crow flies. Houma is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Houma in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and Houma. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Lauderdale to Houma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Houma

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients