How far is Gonzales, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzales and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales and New Iberia.
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Start on East Ascension Street
62 m · 10 sec · East Ascension Street
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Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue
2869 ft · 55 sec · North Burnside Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Airline Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight left
540 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
40.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
69 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
2917 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
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Turn left onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
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Continue on Nursery Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
1737 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Martin Street
994 ft · 17 sec · Martin Street
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 57 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud
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Continue on Main Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Main Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1148 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Saint Peter Street
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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 Gonzales and New Iberia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight left
40.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Gonzales and Slight 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 Gonzales to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Gonzales and 53.1 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gonzales and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.29 km).
#1 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.96 | $31.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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