Houma to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

279.4 miles 449.6 km · straight line
320.2 miles actual route 515.3 km · driving distance
6h 10min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Houma from Houston?

The distance from Houma to Houston is 279.4 miles (449.6 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located W of Houma. By car, the driving distance is approximately 320.2 miles, taking about 6h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Houma in Louisiana and Houston in Texas.

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. 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 Houma and Houston. 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 Houma to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 10min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 24min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houma & Houston

Quick Facts

Houma
29.60°N, 90.72°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM