How far is Bayou Cane, LA from New Iberia, LA?

The driving distance from Bayou Cane, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.9 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.16 mi
111.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.16 mi
Kilometers
111.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.9 mi
Kilometers
130.19 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bayou Cane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou Cane
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive New Iberia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayou Cane
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Bayou Cane
40.4 mi
00h 42m
To New Iberia
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayou Cane and New Iberia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Cane and New Iberia.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    123 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westside Boulevard

    77 m · 16 sec · Westside Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    4.4 mi · 9 min · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    109 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Raceland-M C Express

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 329

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avery Island Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    727 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Julia Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayou Cane and New Iberia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
72.8 mi · 90%
West Park Avenue
4.76 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.94 mi · 1%
Avery Island Road
0.5 mi · 1%
LA 329
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

72.8 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 42m from Bayou Cane
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayou Cane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayou Cane to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Bayou Cane and 40.5 miles from New Iberia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayou Cane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patterson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patterson.

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou Cane and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 69.16 mi (111.3 km).

Bayou Cane

#1 Bayou Cane

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population19,355
Coordinates29.6241000, -90.7512000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-90.751279, 29.624051)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayou Cane and New Iberia. The current time is 02:30:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.