How far is Abbeville, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and New Iberia.
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Start on North Saint Charles Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street
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Continue on North Saint Charles Street
123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1482 ft · 29 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Charity Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East Conrad Street
2815 ft · 47 sec · East Conrad Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on LA 14
9.4 mi · 14 min · LA 14
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Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 2 min · Abbeville Hwy 14
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
727 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Julia Street
48 m · 7 sec · Julia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and New Iberia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
LA 14
Continue on LA 14
9.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abbeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Iberia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delcambre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Abbeville and 10.7 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abbeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Delcambre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Village Of Maurice City Hall
Milton Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delcambre.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 18.99 mi (30.56 km).
#1 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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