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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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 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 New Iberia and Denham Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Denham Springs.
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Start on Julia Street
654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
717 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street
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Continue on Main Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
38 m · 2 sec · Main Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud
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Continue on Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Martin Street
994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway
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Turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
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Continue on Nursery Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway
3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
9.2 mi · 11 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Range Avenue
998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue
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Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on South Range Avenue
155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue
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Continue on Eugene Street
1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street
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Continue on South Hummel Street
1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Benton Street
70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maringouin.
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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).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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