How far is New Iberia, LA from DeRidder, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to DeRidder, LA is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 43m.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and DeRidder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and DeRidder.
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Start on Julia Street
654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
1253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 23 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
607 ft · 11 sec · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and DeRidder.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East University Avenue
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 13m
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 New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near DeRidder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to DeRidder?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from New Iberia and 68.2 miles from DeRidder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near DeRidder.
Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and DeRidder. Straight-line distance: 105.19 mi (169.28 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeRidder
Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,521 |
| Coordinates | 30.8463100, -93.2890500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeRidder (-93.28905, 30.84631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
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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