Gainesville, Florida to Houma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Houma?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Houma is 504.1 miles (811.3 km) as the crow flies. Houma is located W of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida 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.