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

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.84 mi
02h 05m
Flight
88.01 mi
141.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.01 mi
Kilometers
141.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.84 mi
Kilometers
194.48 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive New Iberia
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Hammond
56.2 mi
01h 02m
To New Iberia
64.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1892 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    40 mi · 44 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway

    69 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Henderson Highway

    2917 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Martin Street

    994 ft · 17 sec · Martin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 57 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  24. 24

    Continue on Rue Principale Sud

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Jane Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1148 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Saint Peter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
84 mi · 70%
Main Highway
10.4 mi · 9%
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 5%
Jane Street
2.53 mi · 2%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Keep slight left

40.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 02m from Hammond
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny then 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 Hammond to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 56.2 miles from Hammond and 64.7 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny then 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 88.01 mi (141.64 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.14 $36.29
Premium $4.63 $19.70 $39.41
Diesel $5.42 $23.07 $46.14

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and New Iberia. The current time is 17:15:24.

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.