How far is New Iberia, LA from Gretna, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Gretna, LA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Gretna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Gretna.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business
4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 West, LA 23 South: Lafayette Street
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
148 m · 17 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1005 ft · 22 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1487 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Richard Street
52 m · 7 sec · Richard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Gretna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avery Island Road
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
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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 Sunny near Gretna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Gretna?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Labadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from New Iberia and 64.8 miles from Gretna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near Gretna.
Stop Ideas Near Labadieville
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 Labadieville.
Schriever
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 105.82 mi (170.3 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gretna
Suburb city of New Orleans
| Population | 17,615 |
| Coordinates | 29.9146500, -90.0539600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gretna (-90.05396, 29.91465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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