How far is Leesville, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 02h 32m.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and New Iberia.
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Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 42 sec · East Texas Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road
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Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1895 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South: Opelousas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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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 Leesville 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 49 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 26m
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 Leesville 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 Leesville to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Leesville and 68.6 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
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 Cheneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 116.47 mi (187.44 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $22.76 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
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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