How far is Donaldsonville, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donaldsonville and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldsonville and New Iberia.
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Start on West 10th Street
3 m · 3 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto Bayou Road
91 m · 5 sec · Bayou Road
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Continue on Highway 1 South
9.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 1 South
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue on State Highway 70
866 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto LA 70
14.5 mi · 21 min · LA 70
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Continue on Marguerite Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marguerite Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2007 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
128 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight
46.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 329
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Avery Island Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 1 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 Donaldsonville and New Iberia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
9th Street
Take the ramp straight
46.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Donaldsonville and 45.8 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Donaldsonville and Sunny near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 49.77 mi (80.1 km).
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.91 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.44 | $30.89 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
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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