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

The driving distance from Carencro, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.12 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.67 mi
41.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.67 mi
Kilometers
41.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Carencro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carencro
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive New Iberia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carencro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Broussard
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

From Carencro
14 mi
00h 19m
To New Iberia
14.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

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 Carencro and New Iberia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North University Avenue

    2294 ft · 43 sec · North University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Veterans Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13.5 mi · 48%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.43 mi · 30%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
4.46 mi · 16%
Veterans Drive
1.19 mi · 4%
North University Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
Julia Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Take the exit slight right

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broussard
00h 19m from Carencro
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carencro 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 Carencro to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Broussard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Carencro and 14.1 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carencro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Broussard

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 Broussard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

10 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

20 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

82 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

119 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carencro and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 25.67 mi (41.31 km).

Carencro

#1 Carencro

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,945
Coordinates30.3171400, -92.0490100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North University Avenue (-92.049503, 30.317137)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.63 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.42 $5.36 $10.72

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 Carencro and New Iberia. The current time is 04:14:30.

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.