How far is Morgan City, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan City and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and New Iberia.
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Start on Brashear Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Keep slight left
19 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Federal Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · Federal Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 50 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 · 34 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 Morgan City and New Iberia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Federal Avenue
Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan City to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Morgan City and 23.8 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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New Iberia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.02 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
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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