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

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Crowley, LA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
44.64 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.27 mi
58.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.27 mi
Kilometers
58.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.64 mi
Kilometers
71.84 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Fri, Apr 10, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-04-10T19:01
Arrive Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Iberia
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
Lafayette
LA

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

From New Iberia
22.3 mi
00h 30m
To Crowley
22.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Frontage Road

    2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East University Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle

    599 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Court Circle

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University Avenue
23.4 mi · 52%
Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 11%
Old Spanish Trail
4.15 mi · 9%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.54 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.52 mi · 6%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East University Avenue

Merge slight left

19.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 30m from New Iberia
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Iberia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Crowley?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from New Iberia and 22.3 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Iberia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette

1 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

31 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

115 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 36.27 mi (58.37 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Crowley

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.89
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.95 $11.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.63 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.42 $8.50 $17.00

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Crowley. The current time is 19:01:32.

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.