How far is Kenner, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and New Iberia.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
1624 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
97.7 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Kenner 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.
US 90 West
Continue straight
97.7 mi · 01h 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 Kenner and Mostly Clear near New Iberia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Kenner and 60.9 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenner and Mostly Clear near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan City
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 Morgan City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 94.36 mi (151.86 km).
#1 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
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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