How far is Claiborne, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Claiborne, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claiborne and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claiborne and New Iberia.
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Start on Wallace Dean Road
11 m · 3 sec · Wallace Dean Road
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Continue on Well Road
1140 ft · 19 sec · Well Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Well Road
30 m · 2 sec · Well Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
956 ft · 16 sec · Well Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1532 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
156 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
59.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Julia Street
63 m · 9 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 Claiborne and New Iberia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Claiborne and Mostly Sunny near New Iberia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claiborne to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Claiborne and 105.6 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claiborne and Mostly Sunny near New Iberia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claiborne and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 174.98 mi (281.61 km).
#1 Claiborne
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159800, -92.1918000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.09 | $68.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
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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