How far is New Iberia, LA from Franklin, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Franklin, LA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Franklin.
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Start on Julia Street
63 m · 13 sec · Julia Street
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Turn right onto East Saint Peter Street
726 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Peter Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14
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Turn left onto Avery Island Road
2963 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road
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Take the ramp left
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3211: Franklin
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chatsworth Road
1917 ft · 57 sec · Chatsworth Road
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Turn left onto Iberia Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Iberia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Franklin.
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.
Avery Island Road
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New Iberia and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Franklin?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jeanerette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from New Iberia and 14.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Jeanerette
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 Jeanerette.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,580 |
| Coordinates | 29.7960400, -91.5015000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-91.5015, 29.79604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.91 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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