Friendswood to Houma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.4 miles 433.5 km · straight line
336.7 miles estimated 541.9 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Friendswood from Houma?

The distance from Friendswood to Houma is 269.4 miles (433.5 km) as the crow flies. Houma is located E of Friendswood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.7 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Friendswood in Texas and Houma in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Friendswood 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 Friendswood to Houma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Friendswood & Houma

Quick Facts

Friendswood
29.53°N, 95.20°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients