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

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Destrehan, LA is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
114.96 mi
02h 14m
Flight
87.8 mi
141.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.8 mi
Kilometers
141.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.96 mi
Kilometers
185.01 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Destrehan
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-04-15T15:13
Arrive Destrehan
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From New Iberia
57.5 mi
01h 07m
To Destrehan
57.5 mi
01h 07m

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
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Saint Peter Street

    726 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Peter Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Avery Island Road

    2963 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    23 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 48: Saint Rose, Destrehan

    1.5 km · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 48 East: Saint Rose

    44 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amelia Street

    826 ft · 42 sec · Amelia Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Amie Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Amie Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amie Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avery Island Road
105 mi · 91%
I 310 North
5.07 mi · 4%
Center Street
1.25 mi · 1%
River Road
1.09 mi · 1%
LA 48
0.95 mi · 1%
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avery Island Road

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 07m from New Iberia
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Mostly Clear near Destrehan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from New Iberia and 57.5 miles from Destrehan.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgan City, 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 Morgan City.

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Destrehan. Straight-line distance: 87.8 mi (141.3 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Destrehan

City in St.

Population11,535
Coordinates29.9432200, -90.3534500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Destrehan (-90.35345, 29.94322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.36 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.72 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Destrehan. The current time is 15:13:33.

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.