How far is Broussard, LA from New Iberia, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
73.22 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.92 mi
99.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Wed, May 13, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Wed, May 13, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-05-13T14:29
Arrive New Iberia
Wed, May 13, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
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
Grand Coteau
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Broussard
36.6 mi
00h 43m
To New Iberia
36.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and New Iberia.

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1829 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto La 10

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2826 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 49 South: Opelousas

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
36.1 mi · 49%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13.5 mi · 18%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 10%
La 361
6.87 mi · 9%
State Route 10
6 mi · 8%
La 10
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 49 South

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Coteau
00h 43m from Broussard
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broussard and Sunny near New Iberia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broussard to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Grand Coteau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Broussard and 36.7 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broussard and Sunny near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Coteau

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Coteau and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

City Carencro Water Department

Carencro , LA
210 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Coteau.

RAIL

Lafayette

22 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

51 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 61.92 mi (99.65 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and New Iberia. The current time is 14:29:53.

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.