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

The driving distance from Eunice, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.25 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.27 mi
79.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.27 mi
Kilometers
79.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.25 mi
Kilometers
101.79 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM CDT
Return by in Eunice
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eunice
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive New Iberia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eunice
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
Sunset
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Eunice
31.7 mi
00h 36m
To New Iberia
31.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    59 m · 11 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

    14.8 mi · 17 min · West Laurel Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Vine Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eunice 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Laurel Avenue
14.8 mi · 23%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13.5 mi · 21%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10.8 mi · 17%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 14%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.43 mi · 13%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Laurel Avenue

Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 36m from Eunice
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eunice 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 Eunice to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Eunice and 31.6 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sunset

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 Sunset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 11.9 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 12.2 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

21 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

51 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

112 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eunice and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 49.27 mi (79.3 km).

Eunice

#1 Eunice

City in Louisiana, United States

Population9,655
Coordinates30.4943700, -92.4176300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-92.417507, 30.494369)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.45
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $8.72 $17.45
Mid-grade $4.38 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.78 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.82 $12.99 $25.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eunice and New Iberia. The current time is 13:25:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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