How far is New Iberia, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.93 mi
01h 52m
Flight
61.32 mi
98.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.93 mi
Kilometers
133.46 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Iberia
41.4 mi
00h 56m
To Denham Springs
41.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Denham Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    717 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jane Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rue Principale Sud

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud

  9. 9

    Continue on Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Street

    994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

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

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  16. 16

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

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway

    3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 52 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs

    73 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Range Avenue

    998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henderson Highway
45.1 mi · 54%
Main Highway
10.4 mi · 13%
West Florida Republic Parkway
9.18 mi · 11%
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 8%
Jane Street
2.53 mi · 3%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henderson Highway

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 56m from New Iberia
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from New Iberia and 41.5 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Iberia and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maringouin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 61.32 mi (98.68 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Denham Springs. The current time is 21:49:19.

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.